TableĀ 1

Levels of quality of a body of evidence in the GRADE statement

Underlying methodologyQuality rating
Randomised trials; or double-upgraded observational studiesHigh
Downgraded randomised trials; or upgraded observational studiesModerate
Double-downgraded randomised trials; or observational studiesLow
Triple-downgraded randomised trials; downgraded observational studies or case series/case reportsVery low