GRADE System

The GRADE system is a framework used to evaluate the quality of scientific evidence and determine the strength of healthcare recommendations. It looks at factors like how well the studies are conducted, consistency of results, and directness of evidence. Evidence is rated as high, moderate, low, or very low quality. This helps clinicians and patients understand how confident they can be in the research findings and guides decision-making about treatments or interventions. Essentially, GRADE provides a transparent, standardized way to assess and communicate the reliability of medical evidence.