The HxGuide is a compilation of digital protocols built out as mindmaps. A mindmap is a graphical representation, like a flowchart, describing a logical process flow. It is a diagram which is hierarchical and shows the relations between pieces of the whole, like a family tree. It allows to make and take notes in a creative and logical way that helps to map your ideas and brain pathways.
Let’s create a digital hypertension screening protocol using mindmap
Step 1: Download Freemind, a software used to build mindmaps. https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/
Nodes: Nodes help connect various branches throughout the mindmap. Root node is the base idea or concept. Any subnode of a given node is called a child node, and the given node, in turn, is the child’s parent. Sibling nodes are nodes on the same hierarchical level under the same parent node. Nodes higher than a given node in the same lineage are ancestors and those below it are descendants.
Step 2: The single node seen on a new file is the ‘Root node’. This is the main title of your protocol
eg. Hypertension screening
Step 3: Create ‘Parent nodes’ from the root nodes. These are the first level of protocol questions
eg.
Step 4: Create ‘Child nodes’ from the parent node. These are the second level of protocol questions. Many such levels of questions can be nested under the root node.
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Attributes: Attribute define the characteristic of the node. Nodes can be given different attributes depending on the desired outcome. The attributes used in digital protocols are:
display: The content written in this attribute will be displayed on Android. This attribute is used to simplify clinical language for the users.
display-xx: The content written in this attribute will be displayed according to the language setting on Android. This attribute is used to translate the content in display attribute or node to local language. eg. display-fr will have translated French content, display-hn will have translated Hindi content and the user can switch between language from Android App.
language: The content written in this attribute will be displayed on the Web Application. This attribute is used concise into clinical language for doctors.
pop-up: Thi
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Step 5:
Tips:
It is recommended to limit the level of questions to 3-4 levels to avoid confusion for the user.
Translations will have to be inserted manually for each protocol.
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