Author: McMullin MFF, Mead AJ, Ali S, Cargo C, Chen F, Ewing J, Garg M, Godfrey A, Knapper S, McLornan DP, Nangalia J, Sekhar M, Wadelin F, Harrison CN, British Society for Haematology Guideline
Year: 2018
AGREE II score: Available
Developer organization: British Society for Haematology
Type of cancer: Hematological
Patient population: Adult
Location: International
This is a clinical practice guideline for patients with polycythemia vera (PV). The guideline provides recommendations on the management of specific situations encountered in PV and the management of the other types of secondary erythrocytosis. Other topics discussed include the specific situations of surgery and pregnancy, as well as the management of pruritus.
AGREE II - Quality of Reporting Assessment:
Scope and purpose: 61.1%
Applicability: 10.4%
Stakeholder involvement: 72.2%
Editorial independence: 75%
Rigour: 63.5%
Clarity presentation: 94.4%
