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Abbreviations
AmB, amphotericin B; CNS, central nervous system; CVC, central venous catheters;
HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; ICU, intensive care unit
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Table 2. Approach And Implications to Rating the Quality of
Evidence and Strength of Recommendations Using
the GRADE 2 Methodology
Strong Weak
Population Most people in this situation
would want the intervention,
and only a small proportion
would not.
e majority of people in
this situation would want the
intervention, but many would
not.
Health care
workers
Most people should receive the
recommended course of action.
Be more prepared to help
patients to make a decision that
is consistent with the patient's
own values/decision aids and
shared decision making.
Policy Makers e recommendation can be
adopted as a policy in most
situations.
ere is a need for substantial
debate and involvement of
stakeholders.
Unrestricted use of the figure granted by the U.S. GRADE Network
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