Table 1Characteristics of review question

ObjectiveTo determine what information should be provided to people with PHPT.
Population and setting

Adults (18 years or over) with confirmed primary hyperparathyroidism

Strata: post-diagnosis, pre-surgery, post-surgery, people on pharmacological treatment

ContextAny type of information described by studies, such as:
  • Content of information and how this information is delivered
  • Information to include pre- and post-surgery
Timing of information and support
Review strategySynthesis of qualitative research. Results will be presented in narrative format. Quality of the evidence will be assessed by a GRADE CerQual approach for each review finding.

From: Evidence review for patient information

Cover of Evidence review for patient information
Evidence review for patient information: Hyperparathyroidism (primary): diagnosis, assessment and initial management: Evidence review K.
NICE Guideline, No. 132.
National Guideline Centre (UK).
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