Cochrane · systematic review · CD012051
Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture
Baird, E, Williams, ACDC, Hearn, L, et al. · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2017 · Cochrane Library
Pain, Palliative and Supportive CareAMSTAR 2: not assessed
SoF tableOnly the outcomes this review put in its Summary of Findings table are listed (the Cochrane Handbook caps them at about seven per comparison). Its other analyses are not shown here.
Questions
7
current version
GRADE rated
3
No studies
4
Included studies
NR
No studies 4 · 57.1%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 3 · 42.9%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
Questions and results
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise versus waiting list control for pain in torture survivors
Population: adult torture survivors with chronic pain
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain relief At least 30% pain relief or pain < 5/10 Scales: VRS 0‐6; SFMPQ‐PRI (0‐45) CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 58 participants | Very low Downgraded: risk of bias |
Adverse effects, including dropout and attrition CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Reduced use of analgesics CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Reduction in disability Pain Coping Questionnaire behavioural subscale (12 items: 0‐7); WHODAS‐II (12 items: 1‐5) CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 57 participants | Very low Downgraded: risk of bias |
Quality of life CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Reduction in distress PDS (17 items: 0‐3) HTQ‐Part IV (30 items: 1‐4) CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 58 participants | Very low Downgraded: risk of bias |
Global improvement, satisfaction CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |