Table 4.
Comparison: exercise versus standard care
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies (available data) | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect Size (SWD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise activity |
1 |
13 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
1.81 [0.44 to 3.18] |
| BMI |
4 |
151 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
-0.24 [-0.56 to 0.08] |
| Weight |
2 |
77 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
0.13 [-0.32 to 0.58] |
| Negative |
2 |
84 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
-0.54 [-1.79 to 0.71] |
| Symptoms |
|
|
|
|
| Positive |
2 |
84 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
-1.66 [-3.78 to 0.45] |
| Symptoms |
|
|
|
|
| Anxiety/Depression |
3 |
94 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
-0.26 [-0.91 to 0.39] |
| Q of L (Physical) |
2 |
30 |
SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
0.45 [-0.27 to 1.18] |
| Q of L (Mental) | 2 | 30 | SMD (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.65 [-0.09 to 1.39] |