1. Transparency
2. 1. Developers of Content
2.1. Comprehensive
2.1.1. Clinical Experts
2.1.1.1. Multidisciplinary & Multijurisdictional
2.1.1.2. Researchers & Users
2.1.2. Target Populations
2.1.2.1. Individual Patients
2.1.2.2. Family Members
2.1.2.3. Groups Representing Patients
2.1.3. Decision-Makers
2.1.3.1. Multidisciplinary & Multijurisdictional
2.1.3.2. Researchers & Users
2.1.4. Methodologists
2.1.4.1. Knowledge Synthesis & PG Experts
2.1.4.2. Health Economic Experts
2.1.4.3. Ethicists
2.1.4.4. Implementation Experts
2.2. Knowledgeable and Credible
2.3. Competing Interests
2.3.1. Financial
2.3.2. Professional/Academic
2.3.3. Advocacy
3. 3. Communicating Content
3.1. Language
3.1.1. Simple
3.1.1.1. Succinct
3.1.1.2. Uncomplicated
3.1.2. Clear
3.1.2.1. Actionable
3.1.2.1.1. Specific
3.1.2.1.2. Unambiguous
3.1.2.2. Effective writing
3.1.3. Persuasive
3.1.3.1. Framing
3.1.3.2. Relative advantage
3.2. Format
3.2.1. Components
3.2.2. Presentation
3.2.2.1. Document Layout
3.2.2.1.1. Visual elements
3.2.2.1.2. Length
3.2.2.2. Structure
3.2.2.2.1. Match system to the real world
3.2.2.2.2. Grouping / Ordering
3.2.2.3. Information Visualization
3.2.2.3.1. Information Display
3.2.2.3.2. Information Context
3.2.3. Versions
3.2.3.1. Tailored
3.2.3.2. Modalities
3.2.3.2.1. Non-electronic
3.2.3.2.2. Electronic
3.2.3.3. Document Type
4. 2. Creating Content
4.1. Evidence Synthesis
4.1.1. 1. HOW - Execution of Methods to Develop Evidence Base
4.1.1.1. Systematic & Reproducible
4.1.1.2. Valid & Reliable
4.1.2. 2. WHAT - Completeness of Reporting Evidence Base
4.1.2.1. Question
4.1.2.2. Eligibility criteria
4.1.2.3. Literature search strategy
4.1.2.4. Study selection
4.1.2.5. Critical appraisal
4.1.2.6. Data extraction
4.1.2.7. Data synthesis
4.1.2.8. Reporting
4.1.3. 3. WHEN - Currency of Evidence Base
4.2. Deliberations and Contextualization
4.2.1. Clinical Applicability
4.2.1.1. Clinical relevance
4.2.1.2. Patient relevance
4.2.1.3. Implementation relevance
4.2.2. Values
4.2.2.1. Provider Values
4.2.2.1.1. Clinical judgment
4.2.2.1.2. Clinical flexibility
4.2.2.1.3. Acceptability
4.2.2.1.4. Preferences
4.2.2.2. Patient/Client Values
4.2.2.2.1. Acceptability
4.2.2.2.2. Preferences
4.2.2.3. Guideline Developer Values
4.2.2.3.1. Acceptability
4.2.2.3.2. Preferences
4.2.2.4. Population/Societal Values
4.2.2.4.1. Acceptability
4.2.2.4.2. Preferences
4.2.2.4.3. Diversity
4.2.2.4.4. Equity
4.2.2.5. Policy Values
4.2.2.5.1. Acceptability
4.2.2.5.2. Preferences
4.2.3. Feasibility
4.2.3.1. Local Applicability
4.2.3.1.1. Local adaptation
4.2.3.1.2. Application tools and strategies
4.2.3.2. Resources
4.2.3.2.1. Availability of resources
4.2.3.2.2. Economic evaluation
4.2.3.3. Novelty
4.2.3.3.1. Compatibility
4.2.3.3.2. Knowledge and skills