Table 1 Description of evidence quality and recommendation strength
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Evidence quality | Â |
Advanced | Future studies are unlikely to have a significant impact on the current assessment and are unlikely to change current recommendations |
Intermediate | Future research may have an important impact on the results of the current assessment, potentially changing the current recommendation |
Low | Future research is likely to have a significant impact on the results of the current assessment, likely changing the current recommendation |
Recommendation strength | Â |
Strong recommendation | Most patients, doctors and policy makers adopt this approach |
Medium recommendation | Most people adopt this plan, but there are still some people who do not adopt it. It is necessary to make a decision reflecting the values and wishes of patients based on their specific situation |
Weak recommendation | The evidence is insufficient and a decision needs to be made by patients, physicians and policy makers |