Developing quality criteria for patient‐directed knowledge tools related to clinical practice guidelines. A development and consensus study van der WEIJDEN et al.

Abstract

1Patient information based on a guideline (=patient version of a guideline): Explanation of a specific condition or (health) care issue based on a guideline; made available to patients and their next of kin; provides information on available care choices and the care that they can expect from the care process. Summary of guideline: Concise overview of the guideline, providing main conclusions and recommendations in clear and simple language; can be applied in practice independently from the guideline; intended for both care providers and patients. Patient decision aid (PDA): Auxiliary informat