Table 2 Summary of the hierarchy of the consensus-based opinion statements.

From: An Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guideline for the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injuries

Consensus-based opinion statements

Explanation

Strong consensus FOR

The guideline panel is confident that they can recommend the intervention based on opinion.

A statement is made that the intervention should be implemented.

Weak consensus FOR

The guideline panel is confident that they can probably recommend the intervention based on opinion.

A statement is made that the intervention may be implemented.

Weak consensus AGAINST

The guideline panel is confident that they probably cannot recommend the intervention based on opinion.

A statement is made that the intervention should not be implemented.

Strong consensus AGAINST

The guideline panel is confident that they cannot recommend the intervention based on opinion.

A statement is made that the intervention should definately not be implemented.

No consensus

The guideline panel is unable to make a statement for or against the intervention based on opinion.

  1. Source: www.sciptguide.com.
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