Open Science approaches to enhance transparency in clinical practice guidelines: A study analyzing those from the Spanish Society of Oncology(SEOM)

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Authors
Santero M1, Díaz Menai S2, de Más J3, Moreno N3, Samsò L4, de la Torre L5, Madrid E6
1Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre IIB Sant Pau , Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
2Centro Cochrane Asociado del Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (IUHI), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre IIB Sant Pau , Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
4Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
5Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
6Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre IIB Sant Pau , Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Interdisciplinary Centre of Health Studies (CIESAL) Universidad de Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
Abstract
Background
Open Science, characterised by transparency, openness, and collaboration in research, offers promising avenues to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). By embracing Open Science principles, such as open access to data, methods, and results, CPG developers can foster greater accountability, reproducibility, and stakeholder involvement during the development processes.

Objectives
To assess the application of Open Science approaches to enhance transparency in the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines, with a focus on those established by the Spanish Society of Oncology (SEOM).

Expected results
This study aims to provide insights into leveraging Open Science approaches to enhance transparency in CPG. Expected results include:

1- Assessment of transparency in SEOM's guideline development.
2- Recommendations for integrating Open Science practices like open data sharing into SEOM's workflow.
3- Understanding the potential advantages, such as heightened credibility and increased stakeholder involvement, albeit the precise mechanisms to achieve these outcomes may require further elucidation.
4- Identification of challenges and strategies for implementing Open Science in CPG development within SEOM.