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Strength of evidence criteria [32].
| Strength of Evidence | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Strong | At least 2 high-quality studies with consistent findings |
| Moderate | 1 high-quality study and at least 2 low-quality studies with consistent findings |
| Weak | At least 2 low-quality studies with consistent findings |
| Inconclusive | Insufficient or conflicting studies |
| Inconsistent | Agreement of findings <75% of studies |
