Table 3 Descriptions of level of confidence in a review finding in the CERQual approach [16]
From: Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings: introduction to the series
| Level | Definition |
|---|---|
| High confidence | It is highly likely that the review finding is a reasonable representation of the phenomenon of interest |
| Moderate confidence | It is likely that the review finding is a reasonable representation of the phenomenon of interest |
| Low confidence | It is possible that the review finding is a reasonable representation of the phenomenon of interest |
| Very low confidence | It is not clear whether the review finding is a reasonable representation of the phenomenon of interest |