Table 2 Standardised schema to word recommendations
From: A set of systematic reviews to help reduce inappropriate prescribing to older people: study protocol
| Strength of the recommendation | |
| • Weak recommendation: It is suggested to discontinue [include the drug] for the management of [include the indication] because it [include the wording regarding the quality of the evidence] | |
| • Strong recommendation It is recommended to discontinue [include the drug] for the management of [include the indication] because it [include the wording regarding the quality of the evidence] | |
| Quality of the evidence | |
| • High quality of evidence: increases/decreases/is associated with … | |
| • Moderate quality of evidence: appears to increase/decrease/be associated with … | |
| • Low quality of evidence: may increase/decrease/be associated with … |