Table 1. Grades of Evidences.
Grades of Evidences | Description |
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Ia | Evidences are originated from the meta-analysis results of various RCTs |
Ib | Evidences are originated from the results of at least one well-designed RCT |
IIa | Evidences are originated from the results of at least one well-designed perspective non-RCT |
IIb | Evidences are originated from the results of at least one well-designed interventional clinical research of other type |
III | Evidences are originated from the well-designed non-interventional clinical researches, such as descriptive researches and relevant researches |
IV | Evidences are originated from the reports made by committee of experts or the clinical reports of authoritative experts |
Abbreviations: RCT, randomized controlled trial