What are the IOM Standards for Systematic Reviews and how does it relate to the KDIGO Process?
The IOM Standards for Systematic Reviews provide guidance to ensure systematic reviews are conducted with integrity, transparency, and in a manner that is reproducible. The standards require the review team to have appropriate expertise and experience, to manage bias and conflicts of interest, and to involve stakeholders in the review process. The standards also require the development of a systematic review protocol that outlines the topic, screening and selection criteria, search strategy, data extraction strategy, and approach to critically appraising individual studies. Finally, the standards require the evaluation of the body of evidence, including the use of quantitative and qualitative synthesis strategies. These standards are an important part of the KDIGO process, as they ensure rigor and transparency in the systematic review process.