GRADE Living Map

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Shows only articles with up-to-date (Current) status in the GRADE Repository — the most official, current sources.

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Repository

The GRADE Repository — current, official GRADE sources organised by topic and subtopic. The primary reference for GRADE methodology.

Archive

Superseded or outdated GRADE sources. Kept for historical reference only.

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Current

This source reflects the latest official GRADE guidance and is recommended for use.

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Partially Up-To-Date

Some content remains valid but parts have been superseded by newer guidance.

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Outdated

This source has been superseded by newer GRADE guidance.

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Articles confirmed as reflecting the latest GRADE guidance.

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Articles where some content remains valid but parts have been superseded.

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Official GRADE WG

Articles officially authored or endorsed by the GRADE Working Group.

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GRADE Repository

What is this map?

The GRADE Living Map is an interactive, regularly updated repository of articles related to the GRADE framework. It helps researchers, guideline developers, and clinicians navigate the GRADE literature — distinguishing current, official sources from outdated ones.

The three views

📁 Repository

Current official GRADE sources, organised by topic and subtopic. Start here for official guidance.

📄 Related Papers

Papers that may be authored by current or former GRADE members but should not be regarded as valid GRADE guidance.

🗄 Archive

Superseded sources kept for historical reference. Not for current use.

⚠️ All Articles

Combined view of all sections. Requires confirmation — includes outdated and non-official sources.

Status badges

● Current ● Partially Up-To-Date ● Outdated

Filtering and searching

Search — filters by title, topic, or subtopic in real time.

Topic filter — click any topic in the sidebar. Enable Subtopics to drill down further.

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About this map

This is a living map — updated continuously as new GRADE guidance is published.

Concept & Design

H. Schünemann, A. Bognanni, I. Neumann

Data Extraction

A. Bognanni, R. J. Vieira, L. A. Detassis

Implementation

Built with Claude (Anthropic)

Validation

A. Bognanni, B. Sousa-Pinto, J. McGowan, M. Davoli, J. Xia, N. Skoetz, P. Dahm, S. Brennan, R. J. Vieira, R. A. Mustafa, J. J. Meerpohl, M. Langendam, E. Akl, I. Neumann, H. J. Schünemann

📋 Reference

The GRADE Living Map (GLM): the interactive and living index of GRADE content. A statement by the GRADE Guidance Group.
A. Bognanni, B. Sousa-Pinto, J. McGowan, M. Davoli, J. Xia, N. Skoetz, P. Dahm, S. Brennan, R. J. Vieira, R. A. Mustafa, J. J. Meerpohl, M. Langendam, E. Akl, I. Neumann, H. J. Schünemann.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (in press)