Figure 46 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for five short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −2.82 (95% confidence interval −9.76 to 2.81) and an overall I-squared value of 70.6%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for three intermediate-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −12.82 (95% confidence interval −24.07 to −2.44) and an overall I-squared value of 94.2%.

Figure 46Psychological therapies versus usual care, waitlist, or attention control for fibromyalgia: effects on function

AC = attention control; ACT = acceptance and commitment therapy; CBT = cognitive-behavioral therapy; CI = confidence interval; GI = guided imagery; SD = standard deviation; UC = usual care; WL = waitlist

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