Table 3.
Descriptive statistics summarizing the performance of the AAOS guidelines.
| AGREE II domain | Mean | Median | SD | Variance | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope and purpose (%) | 94 | 95 | 4.18 | 17.44 | 12.7 |
| Stakeholder involvement (%) | 83 | 83 | 3.71 | 13.73 | 14.29 |
| Rigor of development (%) | 94 | 94 | 1.13 | 1.28 | 4.17 |
| Clarity of presentation (%) | 92 | 92 | 3.74 | 13.95 | 12.7 |
| Applicability (%) | 48 | 49 | 8.17 | 66.76 | 35.71 |
| Editorial independence (%) | 79 | 79 | 2.48 | 6.14 | 7.81 |
| Overall assessment (%) | 89 | 90 | 2.93 | 8.56 | 9.53 |
AAOS = American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; AGREE II = Advancing Guideline Development, Reporting and Evaluation in Health Care.