Table 5 Definitions for each of the possible types of recommendation
From: Review of methods used by chiropractors to determine the site for applying manipulation
Recommendation | Description |
|---|---|
Favourable | Favourable for general use by clinicians to determine site of care |
Favourable with limitations | Favourable for determining site of care although limits exist such as number and quality of studies, limited generalizability, etc. |
Unclear | Based on the evidence available, it is unclear whether or not this procedure should be recommended for use |
Unfavourable with exceptions | Procedure is not recommended for general use but may be used in limited circumstances (e.g. other techniques unavailable.) |
Unfavourable | Procedure is not recommended for use (limited number of studies, significant flaws in methods, not generalizable, high quality evidence against validity and/or reliability) |