Table 1 Framework of types of GI tools
Category | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Patient support | Information | Print or electronic information about the condition, management options, or additional sources of information |
Guideline summary | Short versions of guidelines designed for patients and care partners | |
Self-management support | Resources such as charts, templates, and action plans that can be used by patients to better manage their disease and daily activities | |
Clinician support | Guideline summary | Short versions of guidelines for clinicians in print or electronic format including pocket cards, summaries, or applications |
Algorithm | Flowcharts or clinical pathways that provide step-by-step guidance for patient management | |
Form or checklist | Print or electronic documents to be completed by clinicians for documentation in patient medical records | |
Implementation support | Training material | Resources to support educational meetings or self-directed learning such as powerpoint presentations or study modules |
Resources | Human, infrastructure or funding resources, or instructions or processes needed for guideline implementation | |
Evaluation support | Audit tools | Guidelines or manuals to support the evaluation of guideline-compliant practice before and after guideline implementation |
Measures | Quality indicators or performance measures by which to assess compliance with guideline recommendations |