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. 2018 Sep 19;8(3):91–165. doi: 10.1016/j.kisu.2018.06.001

Table 14.

Balance of benefits and harms

When there was evidence to determine the balance of medical benefits and harms of an intervention to a patient, conclusions were categorized as follows:
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    For statistically significant benefit or harm, report as “benefit (or harm) of intervention.”

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    For nonstatistically significant benefit or harm, report as “possible benefit (or harm) of intervention.”

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    In instances where studies are inconsistent, report as “possible benefit (or harm) of intervention.”

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    “No difference” can only be reported if a study is not imprecise.

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    “Insufficient evidence” is reported if imprecision is a factor.