GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations)

GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations) is a system used by healthcare professionals to evaluate the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations for medical practices. It helps determine how reliable research findings are and guides clinicians in making informed decisions. GRADE considers factors like study design, consistency of results, and potential biases. The quality of evidence is rated from high to very low, while recommendations are classified as strong or weak. Overall, GRADE promotes transparency and consistency in healthcare guidelines by clearly communicating the certainty of evidence behind different medical approaches.