Fig. 3.
Direction of the effects reported by each study for each outcome. OBS observational study; Q-Exp quasi-experimental study; RCT randomised clinical trial; SR systematic review; OS overall survival; PFS progression-free survival; m months; FS functional status; QoL quality of life; QoD quality of death; FI favours intervention (Systemic Oncological Treatment); ND no differences; FC favours comparison (Best Supportive Care/placebo/not specified); NR not reported. TGISG The Gastrointestinal Study Group