This procedure manual documents the methods used by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, AHRQ staff, and the AHRQ-designated Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) in developing reviews and recommendations for clinical preventive services. It reflects current Task Force procedures and will be reviewed at least annually.
AHRQ Publication No. 08-05118-EF Current as of July 2008
Internet Citation:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. AHRQ Publication No. 08-05118-EF, July 2008 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf08/methods/procmanual.htm