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. 2020 Jun 18;52(2):252–280. doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.52.2.252

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