- Implications of recommendation’s strength.
| Strength of Recommendation | Definition | Implications for stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Recommendation | The benefits of the intervention clearly outweigh the risks, and the quality of evidence is high. | Clinicians should follow this recommendation in most situations. Patients can be confident in the benefits of the intervention. |
| Conditional Recommendation | The benefits of the intervention outweigh the risks, but the quality of evidence is lower or there is uncertainty. | Clinicians should consider this recommendation, but individual patient circumstances and preferences should guide decision-making. Patients should be informed about the uncertainty and involved in the decision process. |
| No Recommendation | Evidence is lacking to recommend the intervention. | Clinicians should use their judgment and consider patient preferences. Further research is required to clarify the overall effectiveness. |
| Weak Recommendation Against | The risks of the intervention outweigh the benefits, but the evidence is low in quality. | Clinicians should generally avoid this intervention, but individual cases may warrant its use. Patients should be knowledgeable of the potential risks. |
| Strong Recommendation Against | The risks of the intervention clearly outweigh the benefits, and the quality of evidence is high. | Clinicians should not use this intervention. Patients should be made aware of the strong evidence against its use. |