Table 7

Design guidelines for online information resources

CriteriaDesign guidelines
Credibility
  1. List background information of contributors including professional qualifications and personal experience

  • (2)Highlight any professional organisations connected to the eHealth resource

  • (3)Work to increase brand awareness

Convenience
  1. Reduce the amount of input required by users of forums

  • (2)Make site accessible on a wide range of devices

  • (3)Allow users to change the frequency of push content

Format
  1. Consider the layout, the balance of text and multimedia

  • (2)Consider using multimedia to enhance users understanding of topics

  • (3)For general topics, use colours and images to enhance user engagement

Rank on Search List
  1. Optimise website design to improve search engine rankings

Usability
  1. Ensure features work properly and function as expected

  • (2) Ensure online resources are easy to navigate

Perceived Utility
  1. Allow users to register for notifications for new, relevant content

Security
  1. Facilitate anonymous browsing

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