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. 2017 Dec 8;2017(12):CD003079. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003079.pub4

Comparison 11. Sensitivity analysis: benzodiazepines versus antipsychotics ‐ 4. Incomplete outcome data (attrition bias).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
11.1 Tranquilisation or asleep: 1. sedation 9   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.1.1 high risk of bias 2 193 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.78 [1.15, 2.75]
11.1.2 unclear risk of bias 3 134 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.07 [0.62, 1.83]
11.1.3 low risk of bias 4 260 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.83, 2.03]
11.2 Global state: 1. no improvement 6   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.2.1 unclear risk of bias 1 48 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.56 [0.32, 0.97]
11.2.2 low risk of bias 5 290 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.23 [0.98, 1.56]
11.3 Adverse effects/events: 1. extrapyramidal symptoms 8   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.3.1 high risk of bias 1 153 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.15 [0.01, 2.90]
11.3.2 unclear risk of bias 2 77 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.09 [0.01, 0.65]
11.3.3 low risk of bias 5 302 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.18 [0.06, 0.60]