Figure 50 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for two short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −15.44 (95% confidence interval −31.11 to 0.23) and an overall I-squared value of 92.3%.

Figure 50Mind-body therapies versus waitlist or attention control for fibromyalgia: effects on function

AC = attention control; CI = confidence interval; FIQ = Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire; QG = qigong; SD = standard deviation; TC = tai chi; WL = waitlist

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