The definition of the strength of recommendation
| Strength of recommendation | Strength | Direction | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong recommendation | Strong | For | When the benefits of treatment or testing clearly outweigh the associated risks, burdens, and costs |
| Conditional recommendation | Conditional | When the benefits of treatment or testing potentially exceed the associated risks, burdens, and costs but remain uncertain | |
| Conditional against | Conditional | Against | When the risks, burdens, and costs of treatment or testing potentially exceed the benefits but remain uncertain |
| Strong against | Strong | When the risks, burdens, and costs of treatment or testing clearly outweigh the benefits |