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Technology Games Evaluation Guidelines

The judging panel will use these general guidelines to evaluate entries.

Background of owners/developers/sponsors

• Are the identity and affiliations of the owner(s), developer(s), and/or sponsor(s) clearly stated?
• If the application is related to a regulated or licensed activity, e.g. dispensing prescriptions or selling regulated medical devices, is relevant licensing or approval information clearly stated?
• Is there a feedback mechanism?
• Is contact information provided?

• Does the application state its specific purpose, likely audience(s) and specific health issue(s) it addresses?
• Does the application’s purpose match the likely audience(s)?

• Is the original source(s) of content identified?
• Is the original source(s) of the content likely to be reliable and without bias?
• Is the content updated regularly to ensure that it is accurate and current?
• Are the qualifications of those who contribute content appropriate for the type of content?
• Are advertising and sales clearly separated from informational materials?
• Are all conflicts of interest or biases that might make the content suspect disclosed?
• If a Web site, does it have a selection policy for links to other sites?

• Is it possible to use the application anonymously?
• Does the application specify if and how personal information is protected?
• Does the application specify who has access to information about its users?

• Is the application easy to use?
• Is there a text only option?
• Are technical barriers that might limit use addressed (e.g. hardware requirements, extensive graphics, format incompatibilities)?
• If relevant, is the application useable by

____ disabled populations
____ those with low/marginal literacy
____ those with limited technical skills

• Does the application include any information about impact in any of the following areas?

____ change in user knowledge and attitudes
____ change in costs or use of health resources
____ change in health behaviors
____ user satisfaction
____ change in health status
____ NA, application is for informational purposes only

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Partnerships for Health in the New Millennium          January 24-28, 2000         Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

Updated: 05/01/08