Table 2.
Subgroup analyses of the studies included in the current systematic review and meta-analysis and reporting the score of each health-related quality of life domain/sub-scale assessed with the Short-Form 36 questionnaire
| Domains/subscales | Mean (95%CI) | I2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning (PF) | 57.36 (50.62 to 65.10) | 99.6% | 0.000 |
| Physical role physical functioning (PRF) | 49.77 (39.98 to 59.57) | 99.7% | 0.000 |
| Bodily pain (BP) | 56.60 (53.44 to 59.66) | 97.7% | 0.000 |
| General health perceptions (GHP) | 50.63 (47.75 to 53.50) | 98.5% | 0.000 |
| Vitality (VT) | 54.85 (51.72 to 57.98) | 98.5% | 0.000 |
| Social role functioning (SRF) | 63.02 (60.13 to 65.90) | 97.8% | 0.000 |
| Emotional role functioning (ERF) | 52.45 (42.86 to 62.04) | 99.8% | 0.000 |
| Mental health (MH) | 59.79 (55.60 to 63.98) | 99.0% | 0.000 |