Table 1 Pooled effect sizes from published meta-analyses evaluating self-management programs for arthritis
Outcome | Meta-analysis | Number of studies | Pooled effect size (95%CI) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain | Warsi et al 2003 [7] | 16 | 0.12 (0.00 to 0.24) | No effect |
| Â | Warsi et al 2004 [8] | 16 | 0.12 (0.00 to 0.24) | No effect |
| Â | Chodosh et al 2005 [9] | 14 | -0.06 (-0.10 to -0.02) | Small effect, favours intervention group |
Disability | Warsi et al 2003 [7] | 12 | 0.07 (0.00 to 0.15) | No effect |
| Â | Warsi et al 2004 [8] | 12 | 0.07 (0.00 to 0.15) | No effect |
| Â | Chodosh et al 2005 [9] | 12 | -0.06 (-0.10 to -0.02) | Small effect, favours intervention group |
Physical outcomes* | Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] | 12 | 0.09 (-0.01 to 0.19) | No effect |
Psychological outcomes†| Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] | 9 | 0.20 (0.08 to 0.33) | Small effect, favours intervention group |
Impairment# | Devos-Comby et al 2006 [10] | 3 | 0.04 (-0.25 to 0.34) | No effect |