Summary of findings for an intervention involving reassurance that MR imaging findings are normal versus a factual explanation of MR imaging reporta
| Follow-Up Period/Outcome | Outcome Measure (Scale) | Effect Size, Mean Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Short | ||
| Pain | VAS (0–10) | 3.76 (−4.55 to −2.97) |
| Pain self-efficacy | PSEQ–2 (0–12) | 4.68 (−5.62 to −3.74) |
| Quality of life | SF-12 (physical) (0–100) | 8.46 (−13.12 to −3.80) |
| SF-12 (mental) (0–100) | 10.48 (−14.76 to −6.20) |
Note:—VAS indicates visual analog scale; PSEQ –2, Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire–2; SF-12, 12-item Short Form Health survey (physical and mental dimensions).
↵a Rajasekaran et al, 2021,27 n = 44. GRADE = low. Negative values of the mean difference estimate represent an effect in favor of the intervention group.