Table 4. Guiding principles – consultation summary report.
| Intervention Design Objectives | Key Features |
|---|---|
| To make the summary report easy for GPs to
complete |
▪ Easy to navigate to in EMIS (minimum number of clicks)
▪ Can be done within the time of a normal consultation ▪ Sense of it being integrated with EMIS ▪ Visually appealing |
| To create a positive and beneficial experience for
GPs using the report |
▪ Seems relevant to patient from GP point of view
▪ Access and use of the template fits within normal process of the consultation |
| To make the report as useful as possible for patients | ▪ Seems relevant to patient
▪ Ensuring is clear to the patient ▪ Easy for patients to access ▪ Ensuring the intervention provides something interesting, relevant, and helpful for the user (patients) |