Abstract
How should the WHO most efficiently keep its global recommendations up to date? In this article we describe how WHO developed and applied a ' living guidelines' approach to its maternal and perinatal health (MPH) recommendations, based on a systematic and continuous process of prioritisation and updating. Using this approach, 25 new or updated WHO MPH recommendations have been published in 2017-2018. The new approach helps WHO ensure its guidance is responsive to emerging evidence and remains up to date for end users.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e001683 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | BMJ Global Health |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- clinical guidelines
- living guidelines
- living recommendations
- living systematic reviews
- maternal and perinatal health
- recommendations
- world health organization