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. 2012 Aug 15;2012(8):CD008570. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008570.pub2

Comparison 4.

An alternative mouse with an arm support versus a conventional mouse with an arm support

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Incidence of neck/shoulder disorder 2 182 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.22, 2.63]
2 Incidence of right upper limb disorder 2 175 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.37, 1.59]
3 Incidence of upper body disorders (neck, shoulder, and upper limb) 2 190 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.77 [0.36, 1.63]
4 Neck/shoulder discomfort score 2 193 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.39 [‐0.67, ‐0.10]
5 Right upper extremity discomfort score 2 193 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.27 [‐0.55, 0.02]