Table 1 Structure and content of the guideline evidence-based health information
Chapters | Content |
|---|---|
1. The guideline project | Information on the guideline evidence-based health information and the guideline development process (e.g. aim and field of application, methods, up-dating procedures) |
2. Development of EBHI | Description of the development process of evidence-based health information (EBHI) (2.1) and quality criteria regarding content and presentation of EBHI (2.2) |
2.1 Development and evaluation of EBHI | Explanation of the development process of EBHI based on the four phases of the UK General Medical Council (UK MRC) framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions [30]. Development and piloting are valued as mandatory for developing EBHI and evaluation and implementation as desirable |
2.2. Quality criteria | 21 recommendations based on evidence syntheses and a formal consensus processes |
2.2.1 Target group orientation | Quality criteria regarding understandable language, accessibility of information, cultural differences and issues related to age and gender of the users, due to ethical requirements |
2.2.2 Content requirements | The criteria on content and transparency were derived from the ethical guideline of the UK GMC, defining which information patients should receive before they consent to medical interventions [5]. In Germany, the requirements are legally anchored in the German Act on Patients’ Rights [6] |
2.2.3 Presentation of frequencies | Recommendations (n = 5) for verbal and numerical presentation of frequencies |
2.2.4 Application of graphics | Recommendations (n = 6) for the application and design of different types of graphics |
2.2.5 Application of pictures | Recommendations (n = 5) for the application of anatomical pictures, cartoons, photos, pictographs and drawings |
2.2.6 Application of narratives | Recommendation (n = 1) for the application of narratives |
2.2.7 Application of value clarification tools | Recommendation (n = 1) for the application of value clarification tools |
2.2.8 Formats | Recommendations (n = 2) for the application of interactive tools and fact boxes |
2.2.9 Involvement of the target group | Recommendation (n = 1) for the involvement of the target group in the development process of EBHI |