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Table. 2.

Definition of Strength of Recommendation

Symbol Strength of recommendation Description
A Strong recommendation Considering the benefits and harms, level of evidence, values and preference, as well as resources of the intervention/examination, it is strongly recommended in most clinical situations.
B Conditional recommendation Considering that the use of the intervention/examination may vary depending on the clinical situations or values of patients/society, selective use or conditional selection of the intervention/examination is recommended.
C Not recommended The harm of the intervention/examination may outweigh the benefits and considering the clinical situations or values of patients/society, the use of the intervention/examination is not recommended.
I Inconclusive Considering the benefit and harm, level of evidence, values and preference, as well as resources required for the intervention/examination, the level of evidence is too low, the weighing of the benefit/harm is seriously indecisive, or the variability is large. Therefore, the use of the intervention/examination is not determined.
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