Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) v no treatment (NT) or placebo (Pl) for urinary incontinence in women*
| Outcomes (number of studies) | Comparisons | Weighted event rates | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. Follow up durations varied between studies and were not reported. | ||||
| Self reported cure (2) | PFMT v NT | 16% v 2% | 625% (99 to 2549) | 7 (5 to 14) |
| Self reported cure or improvement (2) | PFMT v NT | 80% v 3% | 2204% (656 to 6922) | 1.3 (1.2 to 1.5) |
| Self reported cure (2) | PFMT v Pl | 33% v 10% | 212% (56 to 523) | 4 (3 to 9) |
| Self reported cure or improvement (3) | PFMT v Pl | 80% v 52% | 53% (26 to 87) | 4 (3 to 6) |
| Self reported cure (3) | Intensive v standard PFMT | 38% v 25% | 47% (17 to 84) | 8 (5 to 20) |