How to Develop Patient Version of Guidelines

Patient version of guidelines(PVG) serves as a tool of health education to help patients better self-manage disease and promote shared decision-making between doctors and patients. As the number of PVG increased in recent years, their quality has gained much attention. However, there is currently no standard or guidance on how to develop PVG scientifically and rigorously. In this article, we introduce the current status, development principles, procedures and reporting standards of PVG. We also provide thoughts and suggestions on how to better develop PVG in China.