Table 3 Implications of the strength of recommendation for clinicians, patients, and policymakers
Target audience | Strong | Conditional |
|---|---|---|
Policymakers | The recommendation should be adopted as a health care policy in most situations | Substantial debate is required, with the involvement of stakeholders |
Clinicians | Most patients should receive the recommended intervention | The health professional should acknowledge that different choices may be appropriate for individual patients and should help them make decisions consistent with their values and preferences |
Patients | Most individuals would want the intervention to be recommended, and only a small number would not accept this recommendation | Most individuals would want the intervention to be recommended, although a considerable number would not accept this recommendation |