What do systematic reviews say?

Physical exercise training vs control

• Exercise training for bronchiectasis 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 27 participants
  Low

Iridotomy vs no iridotomy

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Iridotomy to slow progression of visual field loss in angle‐closure glaucoma 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Cognitive rehabilitation vs inactive control

• Cognitive rehabilitation for people with mild to moderate dementia 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  5 studies · 783 participants
  Moderate

Electrical or magnetic stimulation vs no treatment, sham treatment or verbal/written instruction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Combinations of conservative treatments vs no treatment, sham treatment or verbal/written instruction

Combinations of conservative treatments showed no clear difference in general quality of life: > 6 to 12 months compared with no treatment, sham treatment or verbal/written instruction (moderate certainty).

• Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 742 participants
  Moderate

Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plus biofeedback vs no treatment, sham treatment or verbal/written instruction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Summary of findings – strontium ranelate vs placebo

• Treatment for osteoporosis in people with beta‐thalassaemia 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 24 participants
  Very low

Autologous blood or PRP vs placebo at 3 months' follow‐up

• Autologous blood and platelet‐rich plasma injection therapy for lateral elbow pain 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Dental caries vs Absence/lower severity of dental caries

Dental caries is associated with worse OHRQoL in adolescents, with greater severity linked to greater impact (narrative synthesis; no pooled estimate or GRADE rating).

• Oral-health-related quality of life in adolescents: umbrella review. 2023 All outcomes

  Community/school/clinic settings; adolescents 10-19 years; included reviews conducted in multiple countries
  The impact of dental caries on OHRQoL was addressed in five systematic reviews [9, 26, 34, 36, 37]. Three articles report that the greater the severity of the carious lesion, the worse the impact on OHRQoL in…
  5 studies
  GRADE not reported

Higher family income / socioeconomic status vs Lower income / worse socioeconomic status

Higher family income / better socioeconomic status is associated with better OHRQoL in adolescents (narrative synthesis; no pooled estimate or GRADE rating).

• Oral-health-related quality of life in adolescents: umbrella review. 2023 All outcomes

  Community/school/clinic settings; adolescents 10-19 years; included reviews conducted in multiple countries
  Adolescents from families with higher incomes and higher levels of maternal education have better OHRQoL scores [34]. Worse oral health status, older age, female sex and worse socioeconomic status were significantly…
  Studies not reported
  GRADE not reported

Higher parental / maternal education vs Lower parental education (reference)

Higher parental education is associated with better OHRQoL in adolescents (narrative synthesis; no pooled estimate or GRADE rating).

• Oral-health-related quality of life in adolescents: umbrella review. 2023 All outcomes

  Community/school/clinic settings; adolescents 10-19 years; included reviews conducted in multiple countries
  Adolescents from families with higher incomes and higher levels of maternal education have better OHRQoL scores [34]. Children from families with high income, parental education and family economy had better OHRQoL [42].
  Studies not reported
  GRADE not reported

Malocclusion vs Absence/lower severity of malocclusion

Malocclusion is associated with worse oral health-related quality of life in adolescents (narrative synthesis; no pooled estimate or GRADE rating).

• Oral-health-related quality of life in adolescents: umbrella review. 2023 All outcomes

  Community/school/clinic settings; adolescents 10-19 years; included reviews conducted in multiple countries
  The studies who avaliate occlusal disorders, concluded that this pathology have a negative impact on OHRQoL in adolescents.
  Studies not reported
  GRADE not reported

Summary of Findings Table ‐ Chronic non‐invasive ventilation vs standard treatment following a severe exacerbation

• Chronic non‐invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 219 participants
  Very low
• Chronic non‐invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 164 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

• Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 134 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

• Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 141 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

• Assistive devices, hip precautions, environmental modifications and training to prevent dislocation and improve… 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 81 participants
  Very low

Summary of findings table ‐ Protein vs standard diet

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers 2024 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) vs shallow NMB

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Deep neuromuscular blockade in adults undergoing an abdominal laparoscopic procedure 2024 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

CBT vs TAU

• Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 352 participants
  Moderate

CBT vs active control

• Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 127 participants
  Very low