Figure 25 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for six short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −0.69 (95% confidence interval −1.15 to −0.22) and an overall I-squared value of 0%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for six intermediate-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −1.20 (95% confidence interval −2.43 to 0.09) and an overall I-squared value of 95.1%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for three long-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −1.68 (95% confidence interval −5.25 to 1.97) and an overall I-squared value of 98.2%.

Figure 25Multidisciplinary rehabilitation versus exercise for chronic low back pain: effects on pain

= confidence interval; indvl = individual; N = number; = standard deviation

a Multidisciplinary rehabilitation intensity: 1 = high, 2 = not high, 3 = unclear or not reported.

From: Results

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Comparative Effectiveness Review, No. 227.
Skelly AC, Chou R, Dettori JR, et al.
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