The effectiveness of group and home-based exercise on psychological status in people with ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - ACE Report
OE Journal. 2023;11(4):10 Musculoskeletal Care . 2022 Dec;20(4):758-771.What this means for my practice?
Overall, the results of this meta-analysis show superiority of the group-based exercise program on depression and physical function, when compared to the home-based exercise program. The results of this meta-analysis were limited by the small sample sizes within each of the included studies and short disease duration. Additionally, several variables were not poolable. More high-quality studies with larger sample sizes, long-term follow-up, and varying disease progression within patients, are needed for definitive results.
Study Summary
A meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials (215 patients) was conducted to compare the effects of a group-based exercise program on psychological outcomes and physical function with a home-based exercise program. The results significantly favored the group-based exercise group for both depression and physical function.
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