Table 2 Likert scale to rank summary statements using modified RAM process

0

No ranking

I do not have sufficient information or I am not an expert in this area and therefore cannot make a determination on the ranking.

1

Dangerous/Inappropriate

This recommendation is inappropriate and is actually dangerous to the patient or other health care providers. This recommendation should be removed from consideration for incorporation into the guideline.

2

Not important/Remove from consideration

This recommendation is inconsequential or of so little importance that it should be removed from consideration for incorporation into the guideline.

3

Less important

This recommendation is the lowest priority recommendation. It should only be considered for incorporation into the guideline with further discussion and consensus.

4

Average importance

This recommendation is moderately important. It should only be considered for incorporation into the guideline with further discussion and consensus.

5

More important

This recommendation is important and should be considered for incorporation into the guideline.

6

Extremely important

This is a critical, life-saving recommendation. Without incorporation of this recommendation into the current guidelines, the life of the mother may be lost.