Function (RMDQ change score, 0-24) < 4 months | 72 (1 study) 16 weeks | MODERATEa due to imprecision | The mean function (RMDQ, 0-24 change score) < 4 months in the control groups was 0.04 | The mean function (RMDQ, 0-24 change score) < 4 months in the intervention groups was 2.54 lower (4.37 to 0.71 lower) |
Function (RMDQ change score, 0-24) > 4 months | 71 (1 study) 24 weeks | MODERATEa due to imprecision | The mean function (RMDQ, 0-24 change score) > 4 months in the control groups was 0.06 | The mean function (RMDQ, 0-24 change score) > 4 months in the intervention groups was 2.58 lower (4.41 to 0.75 lower) |
Quality of life (SF-36 Bodily Pain change score, 0-100) < 4 months | 72 (1 study) 16 weeks | LOWa due to imprecision | The mean quality of life (SF-36 bodily pain change score) < 4 months in the control groups was 6.55 | The mean quality of life (SF-36 bodily pain change score) < 4 months in the intervention groups was 1.83 higher (3.54 lower to 7.2 higher) |
Quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100) < 4 months | 72 (1 study) 16 weeks | MODERATEa due to imprecision | The mean quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100)< 4 months in the control groups was 7.41 | The mean quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100)< 4 months in the intervention groups was 4.77 higher (1.96 lower to 11.5 higher) |
Quality of life (SF-36 Bodily Pain change score, 0-100) > 4 months | 71 (1 study) 24 weeks | MODERATEa due to imprecision | The mean Quality of life (SF-36 Bodily Pain change score, 0-100) > 4 months in the control groups was 4.71 | The mean Quality of life (SF-36 Bodily Pain change score, 0-100) > 4 months in the intervention groups was 3.38 higher (1.99 lower to 8.75 higher) |
Quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100) > 4 months | 71 (1 study) 24 weeks | LOWa due to imprecision | The mean Quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100) > 4 months in the control groups was 11.67 | The mean Quality of life (SF-36 Physical Function change score, 0-100) > 4 months in the intervention groups was 3 lower (9.73 lower to 3.73 higher) |