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Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 2 pain [present].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 2 pain [present].

Study

SCHOOL [exercise, self‐care, relaxation] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

at either post or follow‐up periods

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 3 headache.

Study

INVID [written info, instruct: ex] versus o‐control: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Glossop 1982: 1v2

The authors observed a positive relationship between pain change and compliance

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 4 change in pain.

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 5 function [self report].
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 5 function [self report].

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 6 sick leave [number of people].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 6 sick leave [number of people].

Study

SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

no significant sick occurrences per month

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 7 sick occurrences.

Study

SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐controll: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

no significant sick days per month

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 8 sick days.

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 9 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 9 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change].

Study

INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus o‐control: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Glossop 1982: 1v2

group 1: mean 6
group 2: mean 4.4
Retention of information is better in the group in which exercises taught are reinforced with the booklet

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 10 knowledge: retention of instruction on exercises.

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 11 additional health contacts for neck disorder.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 11 additional health contacts for neck disorder.

Study

SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

post hoc analyses (Turkey HSD) showed that group B had implemented significantly more changes than the other two groups A,C (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between group A and C. For group B, 37%(19/51) of the implemented changes consisted of pause gymnastics.

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL, Outcome 12 implemented changes.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].

Study

INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + six weeks follow‐up

Borchgrevink 1998

ANCOVA with repeated meaures and with baseline measurement as covariate showed significant favoring act‐as‐usual group for treatment by time F [1,140] = 4.33, P < 0.05
No significant difference for treatment or time

INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

Borchgrevink 1998

ANCOVA with repeated meaures and with baseline measurement as covariate showed significant favoring act‐as‐usual group for treatment by time F [1,140] = 4.33, P < 0.05
No significant difference for treatment or time

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 2 pain [intensity].

Study

INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + six weeks follow‐up

Borchgrevink 1998

ANCOVA with repeated measures and with the baseline measurement as covariate yielded no significant difference for treatment or time a significant difference was detected for treatment by time for headache F[1,139] = 11.01; P < 0.01

INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

Borchgrevink 1998

ANCOVA with repeated measures and with the baseline measurement as covariate yielded no significant difference for treatment or time a significant difference was detected for treatment by time for headache F[1,139] = 11.01; P < 0.01

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 3 headache.

Study

INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus BOOKLET: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Glossop 1982: 1v3

The authors observed a positive relationship between pain change and compliance

INDIV [written info: ex] versus EXERCISE: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Glossop 1982: 3v2

The authors observed a positive relationship between pain change and compliance

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 4 change in pain.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 5 function [self report].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 5 function [self report].

Study

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

No significant discernible differences were noted among the groups in the reduction of physical impairment
ANOVA F = 0.27, P = 0.73

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

No significant discernible differences were noted among the groups in the reduction of physical impairment
ANOVA F = 0.27, P = 0.73

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

no significant discernible differences were noted among the groups in the reduction of physical impairment
ANOVA F = 0.27, P = 0.73

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

no significant discernible differences were noted among the groups in the reduction of physical impairment
ANOVA F = 0.27, P = 0.73

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 6 self experienced physical impairment.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 7 self experienced physical impairment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 7 self experienced physical impairment.

Study

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

an improvement in self‐reported working ability in favour of the Active treatment was seen at three months [P = 0.004]

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

an improvement in self‐reported working ability in favour of the Active treatment was seen at three months [P = 0.004]

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

an improvement in self‐reported working ability in favour of the Active treatment was seen at three months [P = 0.004]

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

an improvement in self‐reported working ability in favour of the Active treatment was seen at three months [P = 0.004]

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 8 working ability.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 9 working ability.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.9

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 9 working ability.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 10 sick leave [number of people].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 10 sick leave [number of people].

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 11 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.11

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 11 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change].

Study

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

mean at three months follow‐up: control = 3.3, home exercise = 3.8

post hoc testing all groups were different from each other @ 12 months, P < 0.03

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v H

mean at 12 months follow‐up: control = 3.4, home exercise = 3.8

post hoc testing all groups were different from each other @ 12 months, P < 0.03

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

mean at three months follow‐up: control = 3.3, Active = 4.6

post hoc testing all groups were different from each other @ three months, P < 0.03

GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Taimela2000:cntl v A

mean at 12 months follow‐up: control = 3.4, Active = 4.2

All groups were different from each other at 12 months follow‐up P < 0.03

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.12

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 12 self experienced benefit of treatment.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 13 self experienced benefit of treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.13

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 13 self experienced benefit of treatment.

Study

INDIV [written info: ex] versus EXERCISE: duration disorder not specified, MND at 2 weeks

Glossop 1982: 3v2

End of study mean:
group 3: 5.2, group 2: 4.4

INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus BOOKLET: duration disorder not specified, MND at 2 weeks

Glossop 1982: 1v3

group 1: mean 6
group 3: mean 5.2

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.14

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 14 knowledge: retention of instruction on exercises.

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 15 Quality of Life.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.15

Comparison 2 ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT, Outcome 15 Quality of Life.

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 1 pain [present].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 1 pain [present].

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 2 pain [intensity].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 2 pain [intensity].

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 3 disability.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3 ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL, Outcome 3 disability.

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 1 pain [intensity].

Study

SCHOOL [exercise, self‐care, relaxation]: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Kamwendo 1991: BvC

at either post or follow‐up periods

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 2 headache.

Study

SCHOOL: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Kamwendo 1991: AvB

no significant difference in sick days per month

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

no significant difference in sick days per month

Kamwendo 1991: BvC

no significant difference in sick days per month

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 3 sick days.

Study

SCHOOL: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Kamwendo 1991: AvB

no significant difference in sick occurrences per month

Kamwendo 1991: AvC

no significant difference in sick occurrences per month

Kamwendo 1991: BvC

no significant difference in sick occurrences per month

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 4 sick occurrences.

Study

Kamwendo 1991

no significance between group differences was found when post‐score values were compared using pre‐score values as the covariate

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 5 ergonomic knowledge.

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 6 additional health contacts for neck disorder.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 4.6

Comparison 4 NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT, Outcome 6 additional health contacts for neck disorder.

Table 1. Educational Intervention described by six key educational dimensions

Author

Learner Cluster

Medium

Technique

Characteristics

Follow‐up

Theory/Principle

Criteria

independent,
one‐on‐one,
group,

oral,
telephone,
written,
audiovisual

lecture,
discussion,
interaction,
demonstration,
practice,
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
frequency,
replication,
trained instruction,
side effect

reminders,
feedback,
reinforcement,
written action plan,
self monitoring

motivation,
self‐efficacy,
readiness to change, self scan,
environmental scan,
problem solve

Borchgrevink 1998

one‐on‐one

oral

discussion

structure planned

Brison 2005

independent

audiovisual

motivation

Brodin 1984‐1985

oral

lecture,
demonstration

structure planned,
replication,
trained instruction

self‐efficacy,
self scan,
environmental scan

Crawford 2004

independent

oral,
written

Ferrari 2005

independent

written

self efficacy,
readiness to change,
self scan

Glossop 1982

independent,
one‐on‐one

oral,
written

discussion,
demonstration,
practice

structure planned

self monitoring

self‐efficacy

Horneij 2001

independent,
one‐on‐one,
group

oral

discussion,
interaction
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
frequency,
trained instruction

reinforcement

self‐efficacy,
self scan
environmental scan
problem solve

Hoving 2002

one‐on‐one

oral,
written

discussion

structure planned,
duration,
trained instruction

Jensen 1995

group

oral
telephone

lecture

structure planned,
duration,
frequency,
trained instruction

reinforcement,
write action plan

self‐efficacy,
self scan,
problem solve

Karlberg 1998

independent

structure planned,
duration

self efficacy

Kamwendo 1991

one‐on‐one,
group

oral,
written,
audiovisual

lecture,
discussion,
interaction,
demonstration,
practice,
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
frequency

reinforcement,
written action plan

self‐efficacy,
self scan,
environmental scan,
problem solve

Klaber Moffet 2005

independent

oral,
written

structure planned,
frequency,
trained instruction

self‐efficacy

Koes 1992

one‐on‐one

duration,
frequency

Kogsted 1978

independent,
one‐on‐one

oral

Kongsted 2007

independent,
one‐on‐one

oral,
written

discussion

structure planned,
duration,
frequency,
trained instruction,
side effect

motivation,
self efficacy

Lundblad 1999

independent,
one‐on‐one,
group

oral,
audiovisual

interaction,
demonstration,
practice

structure planned,
duration,
frequency

self‐efficacy,
readiness to change,
self scan

McKinney 1989

independent,
one‐on‐one

oral,
written

discussion,
demonstration

structure planned,
duration

motivation

Mealy 1986

independent

oral

Oliveira 2005

independent

written,
audiovisual

demonstration,
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
replication,
trained instruction

reinforcement

motivation,
self efficacy,
self scan

Persson 2001

one‐on‐one

structure planned,
duration,
frequency

self efficacy

Provinciali 1996

structure planned,
duration,
frequency

self efficacy

Rosenfeld 2003

independent

oral,
written

lecture

structure planned,
frequency,
side effect

self efficacy,
self scan

Sonderlund 2001

independent,
one‐on‐one

oral,
written

discussion,
practice,
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
replication

reinforcement,
self monitoring

self‐efficacy,
readiness to change,
self scan
problem solve

Taimela 2000

independent,
one‐on‐one,
group

oral,
written

lecture,
discussion,
practice,
psychological

structure planned,
duration,
frequency,
replication,
trained instruction

motivation,
self scan

Figuras y tablas -
Table 1. Educational Intervention described by six key educational dimensions
Table 2. Risk of Bias Assessment Results: Jadad Criteria

Author

randomized(1a)

appropriate(1b)

concealed(1c)

double blind(2a)

described(2b)

appropriate(2c)

follow‐up(3)

total

Borchgrevink 1998

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Briston 2005

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

3/5

Ferrari 2005

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1/5

Glossop1982

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Horneij 2001

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Kamwendo 1996

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Klaber‐Moffett 2005
Manca 2006

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

2/5

Kongsted 2007

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

3/5

Soderlund 2001

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Taimela 2000

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

2/5

Figuras y tablas -
Table 2. Risk of Bias Assessment Results: Jadad Criteria
Table 3. Criteria for the Risk of Bias Assessment

List

Criteria

Jadad 1996

1a. Was the study described as randomised? (Score 1 if yes)
1b and 1c. Was the method of randomisation described and appropriate to conceal allocation (Score 1 if appropriate and ‐1 if not appropriate);
2a. Was the study described as double‐blinded? (Score 1 if yes)
2b and 2c. Was the method of double blinding described and appropriate to maintain double blinding (Score 1 if appropriate and ‐1 if not appropriate)
3. Was there a description of how withdrawals and dropouts were handled? (Score 1 if yes)

Cochrane Criteria

A. Clearly Adequate: Centralized randomized by telephone; randomization scheme controlled by pharmacy; numbered or coded identical containers administered sequentially; on line computer system accessed only after entering the characteristics of an enrolled participant; sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes.
B. Possibly adequate: Sealed envelopes but not sequentially numbered or opaque; lists of random numbers read by someone entering patient into trial (open list); a trial in which the description suggests concealment, but other features are suspicious (for example, markedly unequal controls and trial groups; stated random, but unable to obtain further details.
C. Clearly Inadequate: Any allocation procedure transparent before treatment before assignment (for example: an open list of random numbers, alternation, date of birth, day of week, case record number).
D. Not used.

The van Tulder 2003 Criteria (Score: 1 if yes, 0 if no or don't know)

A. Was the method of randomisation adequate?
B. Was the treatment allocation concealed?
C. Were the groups similar at baseline regarding the most important prognostic indicators?
D. Was the patient blinded to the intervention?
E. Was the care provider blinded to the intervention?
F. [Was the outcome assessor blinded to the intervention?
G. Were co‐interventions avoided or similar?
H. Was the compliance acceptable in all groups?
I. Was the withdrawal/drop‐out rate described and acceptable?
J. Was the timing of the outcome assessment in all groups similar?

Figuras y tablas -
Table 3. Criteria for the Risk of Bias Assessment
Table 4. Risk of Bias Assessment Results: van Tulder Scale

Author/ total score

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

Borchgrevink 1998

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

Brison 2005

1

1

1

0

0

1

0

1

1

1

1

Ferrari 2005

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

Glossop1982

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

Horneij 2001

0

0

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

0

Kamwendo 1996

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

Klaber‐Moffett 2005

1

0

0

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

0

Kongsted 2007

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

Soderlund 2001

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

Taimela 2000

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

1

1

Figuras y tablas -
Table 4. Risk of Bias Assessment Results: van Tulder Scale
Comparison 1. ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 pain [intensity] Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relaxation] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at 4 weeks [afternoon]

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.2 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relaxation] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 pain [present] Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 INDIV [video: posture, return to daily activities, ROM ex, pain management] versus n‐control: acute WAD at one session + two weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 INDIV [video: posture, return to daily activities, ROM ex, pain management] versus n‐control: acute WAD at one session +24 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.3 INDIV [video: posture, return to daily activities, ROM ex, pain management] versus n‐control acute WAD at one session + 52 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.4 INDIV [written info: reassure, mobilize, normal activities, explanation] versus pl: acute WAD at one session + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 headache Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

3.1 SCHOOL [exercise, self‐care, relaxation] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Other data

No numeric data

4 change in pain Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

4.1 INVID [written info, instruct: ex] versus o‐control: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Other data

No numeric data

5 function [self report] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 INDIV [written info: reassure, mobilize, normal activities, explanation] versus pl acute WAD at one session + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 sick leave [number of people] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 INDIV[written info: reasure, mobilize, normal activities, explanation] versus pl: acute WAD at one session + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 sick occurrences Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

7.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Other data

No numeric data

8 sick days Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

8.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐controll: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Other data

No numeric data

9 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

9.1 INDIV[written info: reassure, mobilize, normal activities, explanation] versus pl: acute WAD at one session + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 knowledge: retention of instruction on exercises Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

10.1 INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus o‐control: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Other data

No numeric data

11 additional health contacts for neck disorder Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

11.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relaxation] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks [afternoon]

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12 implemented changes Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

12.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relax] versus n‐control: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks + 24 weeks follow‐up [afternoon]

Other data

No numeric data

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs PLACEBO or CONTROL
Comparison 2. ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 pain [intensity] Show forest plot

5

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 INDIV [instruct: act‐as‐usual] versus REST [Collar two weeks]: acute WAD at one session + six weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.2 INDIV [instruct: act‐as‐usual] vs REST [Collar two weeks]: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.5 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.6 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.7 INDIV [instruct: ex, rest/activities, posture, lift/carrying] versus EXERCISE: acute WAD at six weeks/three sessions + 24 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.8 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.9 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 52 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 pain [intensity] Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

2.1 INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + six weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

2.2 INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

3 headache Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

3.1 INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + six weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

3.2 INDIV [act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

4 change in pain Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

4.1 INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus BOOKLET: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Other data

No numeric data

4.2 INDIV [written info: ex] versus EXERCISE: duration disorder not specified, MND at two weeks

Other data

No numeric data

5 function [self report] Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 INDIV [instruct: ex, rest/activities, posture, lift/carrying] versus EXERCISE: acute WAD at six weeks/three sessions + 24 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.2 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.3 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 52 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 self experienced physical impairment Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

6.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

6.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

6.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

6.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

7 self experienced physical impairment Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNIVITVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 working ability Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

8.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

8.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

8.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

8.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

9 working ability Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

9.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 sick leave [number of people] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

10.1 INDIV [instruct: act‐as‐usual] versus REST [Collar]: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11 global perceived improvement [felt worse or no change] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

11.1 INDIV [instruct: act‐as‐usual] versus REST: acute WAD at one session + 24 weeks follow‐up

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12 self experienced benefit of treatment Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

12.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

12.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

12.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

12.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

13 self experienced benefit of treatment Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

13.1 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13.2 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus HOME EXERCISE: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13.3 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13.4 GROUP [written info, instruct: exercise, disorder] versus COGNITIVE BEHAV: chronic MND at two sessions/two weeks + 56 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14 knowledge: retention of instruction on exercises Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

14.1 INDIV [written info: ex] versus EXERCISE: duration disorder not specified, MND at 2 weeks

Other data

No numeric data

14.2 INDIV [written info, instruct: ex] versus BOOKLET: duration disorder not specified, MND at 2 weeks

Other data

No numeric data

15 Quality of Life Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

15.1 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 12 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

15.2 INDIV [Video, written info, discuss: return to normal activities] versus USUAL CARE: subacute/chronic MND at two sessions + 52 weeks follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. ADVICE ‐ focus on activation vs ANOTHER TREATMENT
Comparison 3. ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 pain [present] Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 GROUP [theory, practice, interactive talks, supervisor attend], stress management program versus N‐CONTROL: MND at seven weeks

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 pain [intensity] Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 INDIV [self efficacy and coping skills] versus O‐CONTROL: subacute MND at up to 12 sessions

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 INDIV: self efficacy and coping skills versus O‐CONTROL: subacute MND at up to 12 sessions + three months follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 disability Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 INDIV [self efficacy and coping skills] versus O‐CONTROL: subacute MND at up to 12 sessions

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.2 INDIV [self efficacy and coping skills] versus O‐CONTROL: subacute MND at up to 12 sessions + three months follow‐up

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. ADVICE ‐ focus on pain & stress coping skills vs CONTROL
Comparison 4. NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 pain [intensity] Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 SCHOOL [exercise, self‐care, relaxation, ergon], work place visit [PT, Psych]: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks Rx

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.2 SCHOOL[exercise, self‐care, relax, ergo], work place visit [PT, Psych]: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks Rx + six months follow‐up

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 headache Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

2.1 SCHOOL [exercise, self‐care, relaxation]: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

3 sick days Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

3.1 SCHOOL: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

4 sick occurrences Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

4.1 SCHOOL: acute/subacute/chronic MND at six months follow‐up

Other data

No numeric data

5 ergonomic knowledge Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

6 additional health contacts for neck disorder Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 SCHOOL [instruct: exercise, self‐care, relaxation]: acute/subacute/chronic MND at four weeks [afternoon]

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. NECK SCHOOL vs NO TREATMENT