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Table 1 Pooled Mean Differences from Trials Included in Cochrane Review

From: Improving the interpretation of quality of life evidence in meta-analyses: the application of minimal important difference units

CRQ

Point estimate (95% Confidence Interval)

Dyspnea

1.06 (0.85, 1.26)

Emotional Function

0.76 (0.52, 1.00)

Fatigue

0.92 (0.71, 1.13)

Mastery

0.97 (0.74, 1.20)

Overall

0.94 (0.57, 1.32)

SGRQ

 

Activities

-4.78 (-1.72, -7.83)

Impacts

-6.27 (-2.47, -10.08)

Symptoms

-4.68 (0.25, -9.61)

Overall

-6.11 (-3.24, -8.98)

  1. Note: negative scores on the SGRQ indicate improvement