Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 May 2022
Methods paper: new version 6.1 becomes effective – English translation now available
2 May 2022 - The amendments concern, among other things, the approach to evidence searches for clinical practice guidelines. New concept of conclusive effects applied.
The IQWiG has revised its General Methods and published Version 6.1 on its website on 24 January 2022. With immediate effect, the document is the basis for the scientific work of the Institute and its external experts, as well as for collaboration with contracting agencies.
New features include additions to the evidence search for clinical practice guidelines and a method for determining the extent of added benefit in the case of continuous data. Moreover, the Institute now follows the new concept of conclusive effects.
