Component | Definition/Examples |
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1. Tool objectives are stated | The purpose of the tool is described including intent, use and desired impact or outcome |
2. Target users are named | Individuals or groups meant to implement and/or apply the tool are identified |
3. Instructions on tool use are provided | Detailed instructions are provided for how to implement and use the tool |
4. Methods used to develop the tool are described | Methods used to develop the tool are clearly described, including the process and those involved |
5. Tool is based on a comprehensive search of sources for content | A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to inform and assemble tool content and format |
6. Evidence upon which tool content is based is described | Quantity and quality of evidence upon which tool content and format is based is described |
7. Sources of evidence are cited | Sources are cited for evidence upon which tool content and format are based |
8. Context or setting in which tool was developed/will be used are described | Details of the context or setting in which the tool was developed or is meant to be used are described |
9. Target users were involved in tool development | Target users were consulted by survey, interview, focus group or as planning committee members |
10. Methods used to evaluate the tool are described | Methods used to evaluate the content, format, use and/or impact of the tool are described |
11. The tool was pilot-tested with users | The tool was pilot-tested with users and refined based on their input before broad implementation |
12. User feedback about tool use and impact is prospectively collected | A mechanism was established to prospectively gather feedback from users about use and impact |