| Level | Type 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. |
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