WHOvejledninger

WHOvejledninger is the Danish term for guidelines published by the World Health Organization (WHO). These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to governments, health professionals, and organizations for preventing disease, delivering care, and strengthening health systems. They cover a wide range of topics, including clinical management, public health interventions, vaccination, nutrition, environmental health, and emergency response. The aim is to support consistent, effective actions across countries and settings, while allowing adaptation to local context.

Guideline development follows a structured process designed to be transparent and rigorous. Expert panels and methodologists review the available evidence, often performing systematic reviews and grading the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations. Stakeholders, including patients and professional associations, may be consulted, and external peer review and public consultation are common. Guidelines are typically updated or revised as new evidence becomes available, sometimes through formal update cycles or living guideline models.

Guideline documents usually include: scope and target audience; clear recommendations; the strength of each recommendation and the quality of supporting evidence; the rationale and trade-offs; implementation considerations such as resource needs and potential barriers; and indicators for monitoring and evaluation. Many guidelines are accompanied by implementation guides, summaries for decision-makers, and tools to support uptake.

Access is provided primarily via the WHO's website, where guidelines are published in multiple languages and are often accompanied by translations, summaries, and related materials. National authorities may adapt and endorse WHOvejledninger to reflect local policies and health system differences.