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Pooled effect sizes from published meta-analyses evaluating self-management programs for arthritis |
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| Outcome |
Meta-analysis |
Number of studies |
Pooled effect size (95%CI) |
Interpretation |
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| Pain |
Warsi et al 2003 [7] |
16 |
0.12 (0.00 to 0.24) |
No effect |
| Warsi et al 2004 [8] |
16 |
0.12 (0.00 to 0.24) |
No effect |
|
| Chodosh et al 2005 [9] |
14 |
-0.06 (-0.10 to -0.02) |
Small effect, favours intervention group |
|
| Disability |
Warsi et al 2003 [7] |
12 |
0.07 (0.00 to 0.15) |
No effect |
| Warsi et al 2004 [8] |
12 |
0.07 (0.00 to 0.15) |
No effect |
|
| Chodosh et al 2005 [9] |
12 |
-0.06 (-0.10 to -0.02) |
Small effect, favours intervention group |
|
| Physical outcomes* |
Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] |
12 |
0.09 (-0.01 to 0.19) |
No effect |
| Psychological outcomes† |
Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] |
9 |
0.20 (0.08 to 0.33) |
Small effect, favours intervention group |
| Impairment# |
Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] |
3 |
0.04 (-0.25 to 0.34) |
No effect |
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*Includes measures of pain, disability, physical functioning, arthritis impact and mobility [10] †Includes measures of psychological disability, mental functioning, self-efficacy and depressive symptoms [10] #Includes physiological measures and performance tests [10] | ||||
Osborne et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006 7:90 doi:10.1186/1471-2474-7-90 |
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