Table 1. Articles Included in Meta-analysis of HRQOL Improvement.
Article | Level of Evidence | Cohort Age Mean ± SD (Range) | Male %/Female % | Follow-Up Time (Months) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Damen 20076 | 3 | 49.6 ± 10.9 | 54/46 | ≥ 12 |
Arnoldner 201420 | 4 | 62 (18–89) | 51/49 | ≥ 11 |
Klop 200821 | 4 | 54.7 ± 15.7 | 34/66 | 12 |
Palmer 199922 | 3 | 56.0 ± 15.4 | 46/54 | 12 |
Hawthorne 200425 | 4 | 49 ± 13 | 47/53 | 6 |
Mo 200524 | 4 | 57.6 ± 14.5 (28-82) | 44/56 | 12 |
Krabbe 200023 | 4 | 51 ± 16 | 47/53 | ≥ 12 |
Articles satisfying inclusion criteria for meta-analysis of HRQOL Improvement. Level of Evidence, cohort age mean, SD, and range (if available), male/female cohort ratio, and follow-up time in months.