Figure 48 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for two short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −17.14 (95% confidence interval −41.51 to 7.23) and an overall I-squared value of 87.6%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for two intermediate-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −9.81 (95% confidence interval −23.83 to 4.21) and an overall I-squared value of 95.5%.

Figure 48Psychological therapies versus pharmacological therapy for fibromyalgia: effects on function

= acceptance and commitment therapy; Amit = amitriptyline; = cognitive-behavioral therapy; = confidence interval; Dulo = duloxetine; BF = Electroencephalographic Biofeedback; ESCI = escitalopram; Preg = pregabalin; = standard deviation.

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