Table 1.
OLE Scale.
| Level | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Meta-analysis of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or RCTs |
| Level 2 | Lower quality RCTs or prospective comparative studies |
| Level 3 | Case studies or retrospective studies |
| Level 4 | Cases without comparison of control groups |
| Level 5 | Case reports or expert opinions |