Figure 7 is titled “Standardized mean change from baseline to end of treatment in PTSD symptoms (any measure) for exposure therapy compared with inactive comparator.” The figure displays a forest plot reporting the standardized mean difference in PTSD symptoms, exposure therapy versus inactive comparators. This figure is described further in the “PTSD symptoms” as follows: “Our meta-analysis of pooled data from these studies (Figure 7) found a greater decrease in PTSD symptoms for subjects treated with exposure than for those in control groups; the effect size was very large (SMD −1.23; 95% CI, −1.50 to −0.97, 13 trials [14 comparisons], N = 885); I-squared, 67.5%; high SOE).”

Figure 7Standardized mean change from baseline to end of treatment in PTSD symptoms (any measure) for exposure therapy compared with inactive comparator

CI = confidence interval; PTSD = posttraumatic stress disorder; PE = prolonged exposure; SMD = standardized mean difference; VRE = virtual reality exposure.

From: Results

Cover of Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments for Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review Update
Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments for Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review Update [Internet].
Comparative Effectiveness Review, No. 207.
Forman-Hoffman V, Middleton JC, Feltner C, et al.
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