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. 2020 Oct 15;2020(10):CD012575. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012575.pub2

Comparison 4. Sensitivity analysis: low risk of selection bias.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
4.1 Quality of care: healthcare professional adherence to evidence‐based practice (EBP) at 12 months 2   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.53, 2.64]
4.1.1 Low risk 2   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.53, 2.64]
4.1.2 Unclear risk 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
4.1.3 High risk 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
4.2 Patient health status: quality of life at up to 6 months (EQ‐5D, summary index –0.59 to 1, higher score = better) 2 1242 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.01 [‐0.02, 0.05]
4.2.1 Low risk 1 589 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.03 [‐0.02, 0.08]
4.2.2 Unclear risk 1 653 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.00 [‐0.05, 0.04]
4.2.3 High risk 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
4.3 Patient health status: activities of daily living at up to 6 months (Barthel Index, 0–20, higher score = better) 2 1272 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.29 [‐0.16, 0.73]
4.3.1 Low risk 1 603 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.50 [‐0.15, 1.15]
4.3.2 Unclear risk 1 669 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.10 [‐0.51, 0.71]
4.3.3 High risk 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
4.4 Patient health status: psychological well‐being at 6 months 2 1274 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.02 [‐0.54, 0.50]
4.4.1 Low risk 1 610 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.60 [‐1.87, 0.67]
4.4.2 Unclear risk 1 664 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.10 [‐0.47, 0.67]
4.4.3 High risk 0 0 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable