Table 3 Outcomes of the sensitivity analysis and test of publication bias.
From: Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression in cancer survivors: a meta-analysis
Outcomes | No. of studies | Sensitivity analysis | Egger’ s test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMDs (95% CI) | Robust | P value | ||
Depression | ||||
Change of Post-treatment | 11 | 0.73 (0.36, 1.09) to 0.97 (0.54, 1.41) | Yes | 0.011 |
Change of 3-months FU | 3 | 0.31 (− 0.08, 0.69) to 1.00 (− 0.71, 2.71) | Yes | 0.229 |
Change of 6-months FU | 3 | 0.58 (0.28, 0.87) to 1.13 (0.09, 2.18) | Yes | 0.485 |
Anxiety | ||||
Change of Post-treatment | 11 | 0.84 (0.48, 1.19) to 1.06 (0.66, 1.46) | Yes | 0.045 |
Change of 6-months FU | 4 | 1.19 (− 0.15, 2.53) to 1.25 (0.08, 2.42) | No | 0.249 |
