The development of guidelines ensuring the appropriate use of evidence represents one of the core functions of WHO/PAHO. Recommendations that can impact upon health policies or clinical interventions are considered guidelines for WHO/PAHO purposes.
Many countries have formally established national guideline programs for producing evidence informed recommendations. The program promotes the institutionalization of evidence-informed mechanisms making higher-quality healthcare more accessible, equitable, and affordable, while ensuring that the evidence is adequately translated and used within Member States.
Capacity building
Access the PAHO Virtual Introductory Course for the development and adaptation of guideline using the GRADE methodology
Standards for development
Access the PAHO handbook: Strengthening national evidence-informed guideline programs. A tool for adapting and implementing guidelines in the Americas
Access the World Health Organization (WHO) handbook for guideline development
