Table 2 Scoring system used to assess the strength of the criteria for reportability
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Effect size | OR = 1 | OR 1–2 | OR 2–4 | OR > 4 |
Effectiveness of intervention | Controversial or unknown effectiveness | Minimally effective | Moderately effective | Highly effective |
Severity | Minimal or no morbidity | Modest morbidity | Possibility of death or major morbidity | Reasonable possibility of sudden death |
Disease prevalence | Unknown | Rare (1:2000) | Intermediate (1:100–1:2000) | Common >1:100 |
Risk of intervention | High risk, poorly acceptable or intensive interventions OR no known intervention | Moderate risk, moderately acceptable or intensive interventions | Greater risk, less acceptable and substantial interventions | Low risk, or medically acceptable and low-intensity interventions |
