1. 1. Creation of Content
1.1. Stakeholder Development
1.1.1. Guideline Development group
1.1.2. Editorial independence
1.2. Synthesizing Evidence
1.2.1. 1. WHAT - Reporting of what is needed
1.2.2. 2. HOW - Execution of what is needed
1.2.2.1. Evidence-based
1.2.2.2. Valid & Reliable
1.2.2.3. Transparent
1.2.3. 3. WHEN - Updating / Currency
1.3. Considered Judgment
1.3.1. Clinical Applicability
1.3.1.1. Clinical relevance
1.3.1.2. Relevance of evidence
1.3.1.3. Appropriatness of patient population
1.3.1.4. Considered Implementation
1.3.1.5. Acceptability (an outcome of applicability)
1.3.2. Values
1.3.2.1. Compatibility
1.3.2.2. Professional/Provider Values
1.3.2.3. Patient Values
1.3.2.3.1. Patient efforts
1.3.2.3.2. Acceptability
1.3.2.3.3. Patient Preferences
1.3.2.3.4. Patient expecations
1.3.3. Flexibility
1.3.3.1. Clinical freedom
1.3.3.2. Clinical judgment
1.3.3.3. Cookbook
1.4. Feasibility
1.4.1. Local Applicability
1.4.2. Resource Constraints
1.4.2.1. Availability of resources
1.4.2.2. Economic Outcomes
1.4.3. Adaptability
1.4.3.1. Local adaptation
1.4.3.2. Application tools and strategies
1.4.4. Novelty
1.4.4.1. Compatibility
1.4.4.2. Requires new knowledge and skills
2. 2. Communication of Content
2.1. Format
2.1.1. 1. Multiple Versions of guideline documents
2.1.1.1. End Users
2.1.1.2. Versions
2.1.1.2.1. Flat
2.1.1.2.2. Dynamic
2.1.1.3. Document Type
2.1.2. 2. Components
2.1.3. 3. Presentation
2.1.3.1. Layout of full document
2.1.3.1.1. Placement of visual elements
2.1.3.1.2. Length
2.1.3.2. Structure within sections
2.1.3.2.1. Match System to the Real world
2.1.3.2.2. Sequential arrangement/Bundling
2.1.3.3. Information Visualization
2.1.3.3.1. Information Display
2.1.3.3.2. Information Context
2.2. Language
2.2.1. Persuasive
2.2.2. Simple
2.2.2.1. Avoid Information Overload
2.2.2.2. Avoid Complexity
2.2.3. Clear
2.2.3.1. Actionable
2.2.3.1.1. Specific
2.2.3.1.2. Unambiguous
2.2.3.2. Effective writing