Categories of evidence
| Category | Evidence |
|---|---|
| 1A | From meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials |
| 1B | From at least one randomised controlled trial |
| 2A | From at least one controlled study without randomisation |
| 2B | From at least one type of quasi-experimental study |
| 3 | From descriptive studies, such as comparative studies, correlation studies, or case-control studies |
| 4 | From expert committee reports or opinions and/or clinical experience of respected authorities |