Analysis
Rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations
GRADE: an emerging consensus on rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations
BMJ 2008; 336 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39489.470347.AD (Published 24 April 2008) Cite this as: BMJ 2008;336:924
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