Types of Evidence
| Ia |
Evidence obtained from meta-analysis or systematic review of randomized controlled trials |
| Ib | Evidence obtained from at least one randomized controlled trial. |
| IIa | Evidence obtained from at least one well-designed controlled study without randomization. |
| IIb |
Evidence obtained from at least one other type of well-designed quasi- experimental study, without randomization. |
| III | Evidence obtained from well-designed, non-experimental descriptive studies, such as comparative studies, correlation studies and case studies. |
| IV |
Evidence obtained from expert committee reports or opinions and/or clinical experiences of respected authorities |
Chronic Disease
Strategies to Support Self Management in Chronic Conditions
Practice Recommendations