Table 1
Level of Evidence Recommendation Gradesa
Grade | Definition |
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A | Good evidence: 2 or more Level I studies with consistent findings |
B | Fair evidence: single Level I study or multiple Level II or III studies with consistent findings |
C | Poor evidence: single Level II study of multiple Level IV or V studies. |
I | Insufficient evidence for recommendation: single level III, IV, or V study; studies of equivalent strength with conflicting findings/conclusions |
aData from Kaiser et al.
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