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Table 2 DC Guideline website components and descriptions

From: Effective web-based clinical practice guidelines resources: recommendations from a mixed methods usability study

Home Page

The page the website starts on when entered through the main URL.

Home Page Quick Buttons

Graphical icons on the home page directly linking to 3 key messages and 8 interactive tools.

Left-hand menu bar

Navigation bar that stays on the left side of the website on all pages. Links are subheadings organized under 6 headings (e.g. “Guidelines”).

Search

Website search function accessed through the website’s top left corner. Defaults to “Exact Phrase” search. Other options available to switch to are “Any Word” and “All Words” search.

Home Button

Diabetes Canada logo button on top right corner links back to the Home Page.

Tools & Resource Gallery

Two separate pages for HCPs or for patients, accessible from the left-hand menu bar links. Page contains comprehensive list of links to tools and resources on the website, divided under headings. Each heading is an accordion menu (i.e. heading is visible but list of links is only visible after clicking on the heading).