Items in the computability dimension address the availability of data to trigger the recommendation, the level of specificity of the triggers and recommended actions, and whether there is a clear path from recommendation to electronic implementation.
The AACE/ACE algorithm, with the specificity of its recommendations, prioritization of therapeutic regimens, stratification of treatment based on HbA1c, higher priorities for incretin-based therapies and insulin analogs, and low priorities for sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones, remains an equally or more valuable tool for clinical practice.
Given the promise of WTL and the specificity of Rivard's recommendations for further research, what accounts for the lack of progress in the intervening 18 yr, and what new approaches will be needed going forward?
Exercise was recommended in all guidelines that studied this intervention (Table 5), with the specificity of recommendations ranging from very general [ 6] to very specific [ 11].
We added four items from the topic list of Peters that were relevant for our target group: specificity of guideline recommendations, knowledge of physical therapists, skills of physical therapists, and required time investment for using the guideline.
Since 2006, many of the recommendations for the improvement of the standards seek to either increase the standards' specificity or augment the original intent of the standards.
Some of the recommendations are stunning.
"Parents were made aware of the recommendations.
As in other parts of the protocol recommendations, it is suggested to combine different fast imaging sequences to increase sensitivity and specificity of the examination [93].
I am impressed with the specificity of the tests involved.
