Table 3 Summary of the main findings of the NMA
Main outcomes | Number of studies included in the NMA | The best therapeutic option | MD and 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Before the procedure | Anticipated pain | Ten studies | Ice gel pack | -0.30, (-0.54, -0.06) |
Anxiety before AC | Eight studies | Ice gel pack | -2.30, (-2.43, -2.17) | |
Pain during AC | Five studies | Virtual reality | -1.30, (-2.11, -0.49) | |
After the procedure | Pain after AC | 14 studies | Paracetamol | -1.68, (-1.99, -1.37) |
Anxiety after AC | Five studies | H7 Acupressure | -15.46, (-17.77, -13.15) |