Review Article

Optimal Bowel Preparation for Video Capsule Endoscopy

Table 1

Quality of evidence and strength of a recommendation.

Quality of evidence

High qualityFurther research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate qualityFurther research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low qualityFurther research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low qualityAny estimate of effect is very uncertain.

Strength of a recommendation

Strong Most or all individuals will be best served by the recommended course of action.
WeakNot all individuals will be best served by the recommended course of action. There is a need to consider more carefully than usual individual patient’s circumstances, preferences, and values.