1. 1. Creation of Content
1.1. Rigor of Development
1.1.1. 1. WHO - Development group
1.1.2. 2. WHAT - Reporting of what is needed
1.1.3. 3. HOW - Execution of what is needed
1.1.3.1. Evidence-based
1.1.3.2. Valid & Reliable
1.1.3.3. Transparent
1.1.4. 4. WHEN - Updating / Currency
1.2. Considered Judgement
1.2.1. Clinical Applicability
1.2.1.1. Clinical relevance
1.2.1.2. Relevance of evidence
1.2.1.3. Appropriatness of patient population
1.2.1.4. Implementation
1.2.1.5. Acceptability (an outcome of applicability)
1.2.2. Values
1.2.2.1. Compatibility
1.2.3. Patient factors
1.2.3.1. Acceptability
1.2.3.2. Patient efforts
1.2.3.3. Patient expecations
1.2.3.4. Patient Preferences
1.2.4. Flexibility
1.2.4.1. Clinical freedom
1.2.4.2. Clinical judgment
1.2.4.3. Cookbook
1.3. Feasibility
1.3.1. Local Applicability
1.3.2. Resource Constraints
1.3.2.1. Availability of resources
1.3.2.2. Economic Outcomes
1.3.3. Adaptability
1.3.3.1. Local adaptation
1.3.3.2. Application tools and strategies
1.3.4. Novelty
1.3.4.1. Compatibility
1.3.4.2. Requires new knowledge and skills
2. 2. Communication of Content
2.1. Language
2.1.1. Simple
2.1.1.1. Avoid Information Overload
2.1.1.2. Avoid Complexity
2.1.2. Clear
2.1.2.1. Actionable
2.1.2.1.1. Specific
2.1.2.1.2. Unambiguous
2.1.2.2. Effective writing
2.1.3. Convincing
2.2. Format
2.2.1. 1. Different Documents
2.2.1.1. End Users
2.2.1.2. Versions
2.2.1.2.1. Paper based guidelines
2.2.1.2.2. Electronic Guidelines
2.2.1.3. Document Type
2.2.2. 2. Contents
2.2.3. 3. Presentation
2.2.3.1. Layout of full document
2.2.3.1.1. Placement of visual elements
2.2.3.1.2. Length
2.2.3.2. Structure within sections
2.2.3.2.1. Match System to the Real world
2.2.3.2.2. Sequential arrangement/Bundling
2.2.3.3. Information Visualization
2.2.3.3.1. Information Display
2.2.3.3.2. Information Context