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. 2020 Jun 16;100(9):1603–1631. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa099

Table 3.

Magnitude of Benefit, Risk, Harm, and Cost

Rating of Magnitude Definition
Substantial The balance of the benefits versus risk, harms, or cost overwhelmingly supports a specified direction.
Moderate The balance of the benefits versus risk, harms, or cost supports a specified direction.
Slight The balance of the benefits versus risk, harms, or cost demonstrates a small support in a specified direction.