Table 2. Guideline level - Main characteristics and methodology.

Guideline or policy level	Intended users *	Stakeholder involvement	COI policy	COI reported	Funding source
Local (sub-national)	Policy-makers	Clinicians	COI management policies	Non-financial interest only	1. Funding source reported
National	Healthcare managers	Methodologists	No COI management policies	Financial interests only	1.1 Non-profit association
Regional	Organizational leaders	Policy-makers	Not reported	Financial and non-financial interests	1.2 Government
Global	Healthcare professionals	Patient representatives			1.3 Industry
	Researchers	Others			1.4 Medical Association
	Citizens				2. No reported

COI: conflicts of interest.

^*More than one response is possible.