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Guyatt et al. 2008 — Full Text
Summary¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | GRADE: an emerging consensus on rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2335261/ |
| Date accessed | 2026-03-13 |
| Publication date | 2008 |
| Author(s) | Guyatt GH, Oxman AD, Vist GE, et al.; GRADE Working Group |
| Publication | BMJ (British Medical Journal) |
Selection Decision¶
Included in evidence base: Yes
Rationale: Full text of the seminal GRADE publication. Provides direct quotes establishing the independence of evidence quality and recommendation strength as a central design principle. Contains the definitive description of the four certainty levels and five downgrade criteria.