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Table 2 Data and analyses

From: Is computerised CBT really helpful for adult depression?-A meta-analytic re-evaluation of CCBT for adult depression in terms of clinical implementation and methodological validity

Comparison 1. CBT versus control

Outcome or subgroup

No. of comparisons

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect estimate

1 Reduction in depression symptoms post treatment

16

2807

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

−0.48 [−0.63. -0.33]

2 Reduction in depression symptoms at long follow-up

5

976

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

−0.05 [−0.19, 0.09]

3 Improvement in function at post-treatment

13

2008

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

−0.05 [−0.31, 0.22]

4 Relative risk of attrition at post-treatment

16

2807

Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI)

1.68 [1.31, 2.16]