Table 4. Definition of Strength of Recommendation (SOR).
| Strength of Recommendation | Description |
|---|---|
| Strong recommendation | Recommended to follow the course of action because there is sufficient evidence of desirable effects |
| Weak recommendation | Recommended to conditionally provide the course of action (test) or to provide it for certain individuals at the discretion of specialty providers |
| Weak against | Recommended not to follow the course of action, if feasible, because there is some evidence of undesirable effects |
| Strong against | Recommended not to follow the course of action because there is sufficient evidence of undesirable effects |