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. 2023 Aug 31;2023(8):CD013074. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013074.pub2

Comparison 35. Acupressure versus placebo or control.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
35.1 Fatigue 6   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
35.1.1 Haemodialysis 6 459 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.64 [‐1.03, ‐0.25]
35.2 Change in fatigue 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.2.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.3 Fatigue in the last week 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.3.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.4 Fatigue strength rate 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.4.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.5 Usual level of fatigue during past 24 hours 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.5.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.6 Worst level of fatigue during past 24 hours 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.6.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.7 Death (any cause) 2   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
35.7.1 Haemodialysis 2 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
35.8 Cardiovascular death 2   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
35.8.1 Haemodialysis 2 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
35.9 Quality of life (overall) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.9.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.10 Depression 3   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
35.10.1 Haemodialysis 3 199 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐4.10 [‐6.73, ‐1.47]
35.11 Mood 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.11.1 Haemodialysis 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
35.12 Sleep quality 2   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
35.12.1 Haemodialysis 2 141 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.17 [‐2.59, 0.24]