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Table 3 Summary of findings

From: Intrathecal baclofen efficacy for managing motor function and spasticity severity in patients with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

 

Number of studies

Number of Participants

Mean Age

Weighted Average Final Dose (µg/daily)

Pre-intervention weighted average(SD)

Post-intervention weighted average(SD)

Average Difference %

SMD

SMD Interpretation

Spasticity severity, Ashworth Scale

11

186

16.00

333

3.41 (0.79)

1.98 (0.71)

-41.90%

-1.48

Very large difference

Spasticity severity, Modified Ashworth Scale

8

157

15.45

243

2.93 (0.78)

1.82 (0.74)

-37.95%

-1.78

Very large difference

Total

19

343

15.78

289

3.2 (0.78)

1.91 (0.72)

-40.25%

-1.70

Very large difference

Motor function, GMFM score

6

117

13.63

203

40.03 (26.01)

43.88 (26.18)

9.62%

0.15

Small difference