Approche méthodologique de la variabilité inter « Guidelines » : exemples dans la prise en charge du trouble bipolaire

While there are a large number of guidelines for bipolar disorder, the recommendations may vary depending on multiple factors. It seems interesting to conduct a comparative study of guidelines for bipolar disorder on the basis of a validated scale (AGREE) or completed by other items such as date of elaboration and number of proposed recommendations. However, the methodological understanding of guidelines remains the central element for practitioners in their choice of guidelines. Thus, the initial objective of guidelines “to develop statements to assist clinician and patient decisions about the most appropriate health care for specific clinical situations” could be implemented in clinical practice.