Table 1 Implications to strong and weak/conditional recommendations to different end-users
End-Users | Strong recommendations | Weak/Conditional recommendations |
|---|---|---|
Patients | Most people in this situation would want the recommended course of action and only a small proportion would not | The majority of people in this situation would want the recommended course of action, but many would not |
Clinicians | Most patients should receive the recommended course of action | Be more prepared to help patients to make a decision that is consistent with their own values/decision aids and shared decision making |
Policy makers | The recommendation can be adapted as a policy in most situations | There is a need for substantial debate and involvement of stakeholders |