A. Title Page
The title page should include the following: full title; full
first and last names, highest academic degrees, and institutional
affiliations for all authors; the institution at which the work
was performed; corresponding author's contact information, and
disclosure of any financial support or author involvement with
organization(s) with financial interest in the subject matter.
B. Introduction
The introduction should give a brief overview of why the particular
subtopics/clinical questions were chosen. In this section, only
strictly pertinent references should be included. Data,
recommendations, a summary of recommendations, or conclusions
from the guideline should not be listed in this
section.
C. Abstract
Each article should be preceded by an abstract. The suggested
components of this format are: Study Objectives; Design; Setting;
Patients or Participants; Interventions; Measurements and Results;
and Conclusions. Each component should start on a new line.
There are instances when a scientific abstract is not appropriate,
however, a summary of the content within the chapter should be
included in this section.
D. Key Words
Please provide no fewer than 3, but no more than 10, key words
that reflect the content of your manuscript. For guidance, consult
the Medical
Subject Headings (MeSH terms).
E. Abbreviations
On a separate sheet, please provide an alphabetical list of
all abbreviations used in the paper, followed by their full definitions.
Each abbreviation should be expanded at first mention in the
text, followed by the abbreviation in parenthesis, and and as
an abbreviation there after. To facilitate reader comprehension,
please use abbreviations sparingly.
F. Discussion/Results/Recommendations
Discussions of the evidence should be organized in a logical
progression, such that, for each research question, there is
a summary of the background evidence building to a logical conclusion
that for the recommendation. The recommendation should be stated
clearly and concisely. All recommendations should be consecutively
numbered throughout the section and formatted according to the parameters
for formatting recommendations.
G. Gaps in Research
Summarizes and highlights gap in existing literature and areas
that the panel strongly feel additional study is needed, in addition
to, known evidence that is not yet published. Recommendations
may be made to encourage research related to the guideline topic.
H. Conclusion
The conclusion is a short overview/summary of what was discussed
throughout the body of the chapter. Be sure not to mention anything
that was not previously covered. No recommendations will be listed
in the conclusion.
I. Summary of Recommendations
The summary of recommendations should be at the end of the
chapter, prior to the references. Recommendations should be consistent
across and within chapters in terms of content and format, essentially
they should be listed word for word.
J. References
Authors are required to use a software application for managing
references and citations, eg, EndNote, Reference Manager, or
ProCite. All references should be handled in this manner, including
citations in tables or figures. References must conform to the Instructions
to Authors of CHEST.
K. Tables/Figures/Illustrations/Photos
Please follow Instructions
to Authors of CHEST for formatting and submission
instructions.
L. Appendices/Evidence Tables
M. Conflict of Interest Forms (Download
Forms)
Each member of the panel is required to sign a Conflict of
Interest Form at each face-to-face meeting. Any conflicts of
interest will be listed in the guideline.
This completed form must accompany each submission to the staff
liaison. Each author must read and sign a copy of this form.
Additionally, the corresponding author's contact information
should be provided in the appropriate area. This form may be
reproduced, but all completed forms must be on file before the
manuscript can appear in the journal.
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