AGREE Checklist for Clinical Practice Guidelines

The AGREE Collaboration developed the AGREE (Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation ) checklist to evaluate the quality and transparency of clinical practice guidelines. It provides a structured framework for assessing guideline development, including scope and purpose, stakeholder involvement, rigor of evidence synthesis, clarity of recommendations, applicability, and editorial independence. Using AGREE helps ensure that clinical guidelines are methodologically sound, evidence-based, and trustworthy. It is widely recommended for guideline developers, healthcare institutions, and researchers aiming to produce or appraise high-quality clinical practice guidelines.