Table 2

Reported outcomes (at clearly specified reporting time points)

OutcomeImmediately post-procedure until 2 daysAt 2 weeksAt 28 daysMore than 28 daysUnclear
Global measure of pain reliefAntrobus
Kanpolat
Nicosia
Price
Raslan 2005
Raslan 2008
Sharma
Raslan 2005Raslan 2008
Sharma
Kanpolat
Nicosia
Raslan 2008
Pain intensityCrul
Raslan 2005
Raslan 2008
Sharma
Raslan 2005Raslan 2008
Sharma
Crul
Raslan 2008
Opioid useAntrobus
Crul
Jackson
Price
Price
Raslan 2005
Jackson
Nicosia
Kanpolat
Sharma
Analgesic levelKanpolat
Price
Price
Raslan 2005
Performance statusKanpolat
Raslan 2008
Total sleeping hoursRaslan 2008Raslan 2008Raslan 2008
Patient satisfactionSharmaSharma
Adverse effects:
Procedure specific
Price
Raslan 2005
Raslan 2008
Sharma
Price
Raslan 2008
SharmaAntrobus
Crul
Jackson
Kanpolat
Nicosia
Adverse effects:
General
PriceJackson
Raslan 2005