Strength of Recommendation and Quality of Evidence Category/Grade
Definition
Strength of Recommendation A B
C
Quality of Evidence I
II III
Good evidence to support a recommendation for or against use. Moderate evidence to support a recommendation for or against use. Poor evidence to support a recommendation.
Evidence from ≥ 1 properly randomized, controlled trial.
Evidence from ≥ 1 well-designed clinical trial, without randomization; from cohort or case-controlled analytic studies (preferably from > 1 center); from multiple time-series; or from dramatic results from uncontrolled experiments.
Evidence from opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience, descriptive studies, or reports of expert committees.
Source Yokoe DS, Mermel LA, Anderson DA, et al. A compendium of strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008;29(Suppl 1):S12-S21
Abbreviations
CAUTI, catheter-associated urinary tract infection; CDI, Clostridium difficile infection; CLABSI, central line-associated bloodstream infection; ICU, intensive care unit; MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; SSI, surgical site infection; VAP, ventilator- associated pneumonia
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