What do systematic reviews say?

Reminiscence therapy vs no treatment

• Reminiscence therapy for dementia 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  7 studies · 1037 participants
  High

Acupuncture vs gastrokinetic agents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Acupuncture vs non‐gastrokinetic agents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Acupuncture plus gastrokinetic agents vs gastrokinetic agents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Acupuncture plus non‐gastrokinetic agents vs non‐gastrokinetic agents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Acupuncture plus routine care/diabetes control vs the same treatment alone (routine care/diabetes control)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Acupuncture vs sham

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Ball (stud) attachment system vs Magnetic attachment system

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: attachment systems for implant overdentures in edentulous jaws 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Two trials (Cune 2010; Naert 1999) reported patient satisfaction. However, we could not use any data from these studies. Quality of life as assessed by a validated measure was not recorded in any of the trials.
  2 studies
  GRADE not reported

Sterile water vs 0.05% chlorohexidine gluconate

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Policies for replacing long‐term indwelling urinary catheters in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Monthly & PRN catheter replacement vs PRN catheter replacement

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Policies for replacing long‐term indwelling urinary catheters in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Antibiotics at time of replacement vs no antibiotics at time of replacement

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Policies for replacing long‐term indwelling urinary catheters in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intervention not reported

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 179 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Fatigue) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 1 [0.11, 1.89]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Mastery) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 1.51 [0.29, 2.72]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

• Optimal intensity and type of leg exercise training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2011 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 212 participants
  Moderate

Summary of findings: Any alternative model of care vs usual care

Summary of findings: Any alternative model of care showed no clear difference in health‐related quality of life (mean difference) at longest compared with usual care (low certainty).

• Models for delivery and co‐ordination of primary or secondary health care (or both) to older adults living in aged… 2024 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 0.016
  12 studies · 4016 participants
  Low

Exercise vs no treatment

It is very uncertain whether physical exercise changes quality of life VEINES‐QOL/SF‐36/CIVIQ‐20 (lower is better) compared with no treatment (very low certainty).

• Physical exercise for the treatment of non‐ulcerated chronic venous insufficiency 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 4.6
  2 studies · 61 participants
  Very low

Magnetic seizure therapy plus standard care vs electroconvulsive therapy plus standard care

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Magnetic seizure therapy for people with schizophrenia 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Surgical vs non‐surgical treatment

Surgical showed no clear difference in quality of life: EQ‐5D (0: dead to 1: best quality of life) compared with non‐surgical treatment (high certainty).

• Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adults 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 0.01
  6 studies · 502 participants
  High

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) vs hemiarthroplasty

• Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adults 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 83 participants
  Very low