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Table 2 Cross-sectional survey to generate and rate desirable GItool features (n = 96)

From: A framework of the desirable features of guideline implementation tools (GItools): Delphi survey and assessment of GItools

GItool feature

Rating (n,%)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Unsure

6 + 7

1. Tool objectives are stated

0

1

0

2

5

22

66

0

88

0.0

1.0

0.0

2.1

5.2

22.9

65.3

0.0

91.7

2. Target users of tool are identified

0

1

1

4

6

19

65

0

84

0.0

1.0

1.0

4.2

6.3

19.8

67.8

0.0

87.5

3. Tool development is clearly described

0

1

6

5

20

17

45

2

62

0.0

1.0

6.3

5.2

20.8

17.7

46.9

2.1

64.6

4. Evidence is cited that underpins tool design, development, content

1

0

4

12

11

19

49

0

68

1.0

0.0

4.2

12.5

11.5

19.8

51.0

0.0

70.8

5. Quantity and quality of underpinning evidence is described

1

2

2

15

12

22

40

2

62

1.0

2.1

2.1

15.6

12.5

22.9

41.7

2.1

64.6

6. Development involved pre-testing (gathering stakeholder needs and suggestions by interview, focus group, survey, etc.)

3

2

0

6

13

29

39

4

68

3.1

2.1

0.0

6.3

13.5

30.2

40.6

4.2

70.8

7. Development involved pilot-testing with stakeholders to assess use and satisfaction, and then improve the tool

1

3

2

3

11

25

46

5

71

1.0

3.1

2.1

3.1

11.5

26.0

47.9

5.2

74.0

8. Development involved full-scale evaluation with a larger sample of stakeholders to thoroughly/rigorously assess impact

1

2

9

12

24

19

23

6

42

1.0

2.1

9.4

12.5

25.0

19.8

24.0

6.3

43.8

9. Once implemented, user feedback is prospectively collected to monitor tool use and impact

0

1

3

4

14

30

42

2

72

0.0

1.0

3.1

4.2

14.6

31.3

43.8

2.1

75.0