The GRADE System

The GRADE system is a method used by healthcare professionals to evaluate how strong the evidence is behind medical recommendations. It looks at factors like study quality, consistency of results, and whether findings are applicable to real-world patients. The goal is to provide clear ratings—such as high, moderate, low, or very low confidence—that help clinicians, patients, and policymakers understand how much trust to place in the evidence. This ensures decisions about treatments are based on the best possible information, balancing reliability and relevance.