Table 5

Quality of evidence grades

Grade Definition
HighHigh level of confidence in the strength of the existing findings demonstrating reliability, validity and clinical utility of the tool(s) for use in the assessment of SRC.
ModerateModerate level of confidence in the strength of the existing findings demonstrating reliability, validity and clinical utility of the tool(s) for use in the assessment of SRC.
LowLow level of confidence in the strength of the existing findings demonstrating reliability, validity and clinical utility of the tool(s) for use in the assessment of SRC.
Very lowVery Low level of confidence in the strength of the existing findings demonstrating reliability, validity and clinical utility of the tool(s) for use in the assessment of SRC.
  • Quality of evidence is a continuum; any discrete categorisation involves some degree of arbitrariness. Nevertheless, advantages of simplicity, transparency and vividness outweigh these limitations.

  • SRC, sport-related concussion.