> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.carelane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Navigation Guide

> Learn how to navigate the Carelane interface

Carelane uses a consistent navigation structure to help you move efficiently between different areas of the platform.

## Main Navigation

The primary navigation bar provides access to the main sections:

| Section          | Description                                          |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Dashboard**    | Overview of your studies, tasks, and recent activity |
| **Studies**      | List of all studies you have access to               |
| **Templates**    | Reusable questionnaires, workflows, and pathways     |
| **Organization** | Organization settings and member management          |

## Study Navigation

When you open a study, a secondary navigation appears with study-specific sections:

| Section          | Description                                                    |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Overview**     | Study summary, status, and key metrics                         |
| **Sites**        | Manage participating research sites                            |
| **Participants** | View and manage enrolled participants                          |
| **Design**       | Configure questionnaires, pathways, and schedule of activities |
| **Exports**      | Generate and download data exports                             |
| **Settings**     | Study configuration and team management                        |

## Site Context

When viewing a specific site within a study, the navigation adapts to show:

| Section           | Description                          |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Site Overview** | Site status and enrollment metrics   |
| **Participants**  | Participants enrolled at this site   |
| **Team**          | Site team members and roles          |
| **Workflows**     | Onboarding and operational workflows |

## Breadcrumb Navigation

Breadcrumbs at the top of each page show your current location and allow quick navigation to parent sections:

```
Organization > Study Name > Site Name > Participant ID
```

## Search

Use the global search to quickly find:

* Studies by name or identifier
* Sites by name or location
* Participants by ID or pseudonym
* Questionnaires and templates

<Tip>
  The search is contextual. When inside a study, search results prioritize content within that study.
</Tip>

## Sidepanel

Many detailed views open in a sidepanel, allowing you to:

* View participant records without losing your list context
* Edit questionnaire responses inline
* Review queries and comments

The sidepanel width can be adjusted and your preference is saved.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Organizations" icon="building" href="/getting-started/organizations">
    Understand how organizations work in Carelane.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Roles & Permissions" icon="shield" href="/roles-permissions">
    Learn about the role-based access control system.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>