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. 2003 Apr 22;2003(2):CD002194. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002194

Jensen 1995.

Methods A Randomised Controlled Trial. 
 Methodological quality score 3
Participants 20‐ 55 yr old patients (n=70) with chronic neck and shoulder pain without objective neurological signs. 65% females
Interventions (I) 5 wks inpatient multimodal cognitive‐behavioral treatment (n=29) The behavioral component was administrated by a clinical psychologist directly to patients. 
 (C) (n=37) psychologist functioning as a coach to other health professionals
Outcomes Pain Intensity (100 mm VAS): Baseline (I) 52.2, (C) 51.6; after rehabilitation (I) 45.0, (C) 42.4 and at 6 mths (I) 45.2, (C) 48.5 
 Disorder specific functional status (HAQ): Baseline (I) 27.1, (C) 24.1; after rehabilitation (I) 30.1, (C) 27.0 and at 6 mths (I) 26.2, (C) 25.6: 
 Ability to work (days off in 6 mths): Baseline (I) 138 (C) 140; at 12 mths (I) 110 (C) 105; at 18 mths (I) 90 (C) 90 
 Costs US$/patient: (I) US$ 30422 (C)US$ 902 
 Other: 
 Number recovered after rehabilitation, anxiety, depression, helplessness
Notes Drop‐outs 4 (6%) at 6 months 
 Reviewers overall conclusions of outcomes: NEGATIVE
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Unclear risk B ‐ Unclear