Table 3.
Outcome (default measure) | Meta-analysis pooled estimate | Transformed to measure units | MCID |
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Functional status (Barthel index) | SMD 0.09 (0.02 to 0.16) | 2.78 points (0.62 to 4.95) | 9 to 18 points [39, 40] |
Cognition (MMSE) | MD 0.97 points (0.35 to 1.60) | 0.97 points (0.35 to 1.60) | 1.4 to 2.0 points [41, 42] |
Mood (GDS) | SMD −0.67 (−2.30 to 1.05) | −2.18 points (−7.48 to 3.41) | 5 points [43] |
Quality of life (SF-36) | SMD 0.09 (−0.11 to 0.28) | 2.49 points (−3.04 to 7.74) | 2 to 3 points [44] |
SMD standardized mean difference, MD mean difference, MMSE mini-mental status examination, GDS geriatric depression scale, SF-36 36-item short form survey