TABLE 1.

Definition of GRADE Strength of Recommendations^a

Grade of Recommendation	Definition	Representing Information	Description	Evidence Grading
Strong recommendation	Benefits clearly outweigh harm	We recommend proceeding or not	1	A ↓
Weak recommendation	Benefits might outweigh harm	We suggest proceeding or not	2	D

^aGRADE, Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation.