The only sources of missing data were discount rate, time horizon and length of intervention benefit which were purely descriptive variables.
In addition, effectiveness of achieving treatment goals was associated with both intervention method and length of intervention, 10 implying that a longer or more intensive intervention period might yield a more significant result in this aspect.
These contained information on the first author, the publication year, the study type, the country and setting the trial took place, the study population size, age and sex as well as the content and length of the intervention and control intervention, the definition of adherence, the adherence measures and the adherence rate at baseline and last follow-up.
From a clinical point of view it could be argued that this possible benefit is not clinically relevant - especially if you relate this mean difference to the extent and length of the intervention.
Even among the studies that used walking, programs have varied in content, duration of sessions and length of the intervention [ 17].
Since the content and length of the intervention programs, as well as the type and number of providers, vary among studies, it is very difficult to make a fair comparison of the results.
However, the logistical challenges of operationalising the TPB and SCT with this target group were such that Implementation Intentions was dropped to reduce the complexity and length of the intervention package.
Recent research highlights the importance of functional outcomes to ICU survivors [ 43, 44]; however, the type, quantity, timing and length of rehabilitation intervention needed are not yet established [ 45].
16 23 A wide array of methods of programme delivery have been evaluated, including variations of duration of treatment sessions, method of delivery of ACT sessions (group, one-to-one, internet-delivered or self-help) and length of ACT intervention (ranging from 4 to 10 sessions).
We conducted post hoc subgroup analyses to explore possible differences between studies rendering to their characteristics, the HbA1c levels of participants at baseline, the mode and type of peer support, the frequency of contact, and the length of intervention, etc. (Table 3)> -wrap-foot> Note: CI = confidence interval; *p <0.05 (subgroup difference).
