Interactive GRADE Evidence to Decision (iEtD) framework

The purpose of iEtD tool is to facilitate use of GRADE EtD frameworks by guideline developers, HTA agencies, policymakers and managers.

The iEtD enables organisations to create tailored templates for

GRADE EtD frameworks adapted to specific types of decisions or recommendations and remits
Reports generated from EtD frameworks for consultations or final reports of guidelines or decisions
Summaries for end-users, including clinicians, patients and policymakers

End-user summaries can include interactive functions, such as interactive Summary of Findings (iSoF) tables, layered information, cursor over explanations, hypertext links and the possibility of selecting or inserting specific information in decision aids. The iEtD tools includes resources for

Managing templates
Filling in and managing EtD frameworks
Presenting GRADE EtD frameworks (e.g. at face-to-face or online panel meetings or from guidelines)
Voting on judgements and decisions by panel members
Creating reports and interactive summaries for end users

Supporting materials:

Guidance on the GRADE EtD

Full guidance on the EtD is available in GRADEpro GDT.
Video on use of GRADE EtDs and developing recommendations (go to minute 22:25): https://youtu.be/4Wjgnw-VGQY

Tools to support the use of GRADE EtDs

The EtD is supported in the GRADE app GRADEpro GDT.

Publications

GRADE Evidence to Decision (EtD) frameworks: A systematic and transparent approach to making well-informed healthcare choices: 1. Introduction. BMJ 2016;353:i2016.
GRADE Evidence to Decision (EtD) frameworks: 2. Clinical practice guidelines. BMJ 2016;353:i2089.
GRADE Guidelines: 16. GRADE evidence to decision frameworks for tests in clinical practice and public health. JCE 2016; 76: 89-98
The GRADE evidence-to-decision framework: a report of its testing and application in 15 international guideline panels. Implement Sci. 2016 Jul 15;11:93
GRADE Evidence to Decision Frameworks for adoption, adaptation and de novo development of trustworthy recommendations: GRADE-ADOLOPMENT. JCE 2016 (in press)