Recurrent tonsillectomy in adults and children

Criterion

Assessment

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Process

1.Has information available about the updating policy.

Met

Uses NICE standards

2.Provides an indication that the shared decision aid is underpinned by evidence.

Met

References section included

3.Provides information about the levels of uncertainty around event or outcome probabilities, e.g. by giving a range or by using phases such as ‘our best estimate is.

Met

range given for estimates and discussion of how research studies may not have clear definitions of tonsilitis

4.An equality impact assessment has been carried out to identify impact on inequalities groups.

No Info

May be met if developed according to NICE standards?

Content

1.Provides a production or publication date.

Met

March 2023

2. Provides information about country of publication.

Met

UK

3. Describes the health condition or issue for which the decision is required.

Met

What is recurrent tonsillitis?

4.States the decision that needs to be considered.

Met

Section 2 Treatment options

5. Provides clear information about the potential consequences, benefits and harms of each option

Met

6.Displays and frames options in a consistent, balanced and impartial way - for example, using the same sized font and neutral language

Met

Outcomes around potential benefits and risks set out similarly - eg number of days off school, side effects, complications etc

7. Uses everyday language that is widely understood, or simpler language where necessary.

Not met (reading age over 11 for direct patient use)

Your direct input has an average reading ease of about 61.3 of 100. It should be easily understood by 15 to 16 year olds.

8. Shows that effort has been made to present quantitative information about risks, benefits, chance and uncertainty in a way that is understandable to people with low levels of numeracy

Met

9. Is presented in a digital format that complies with accessibility standards,

Not Met