Figure 35 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for two short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −2.09 (95% confidence interval −8.70 to 1.61) and an overall I-squared value of 63.3%.

Figure 35Psychological therapies versus usual care or no treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain: effects on function

= confidence interval; IB = internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy; IPI = interviewing-based lifestyle physical activity intervention; N = number; = no treatment; = standard deviation; = usual care; WOMAC = Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.

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