Key result
Tai Ji and Qigong will be evaluated for their effects on pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with stable COPD in this planned systematic review and meta-analysis.
Why the study?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality, and updated evidence was needed to assess the effects of Tai Ji and/or Qigong.
Does Tai Ji and/or Qigong improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in patients with stable COPD?
Systematic Review
Does Tai Ji and/or Qigong improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in patients with stable COPD?
This protocol outlines a planned systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Tai Ji and Qigong compared to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with stable COPD.
Leaves open whether Tai Ji/Qigong improves outcomes over conventional rehab in stable COPD; this protocol will synthesize available evidence.
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality. Tai Ji and Qigong are traditional Chinese mediative movements, benefit COPD patient’s physical and mental health. Methods We searched the following twelve databases Web of Science, EBSCO, Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, PsycArticles, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Cochrane Library online and Clinical trials from inception to July 2023. Any RCTs managed with Tai Ji and/or Qigong on stable COPD were eligible without age, publishment language and comparison management restrict. Outcome measures comprised pulmonary function, the incidence of acute exacerbation, 6WMD, chronic pain, physical and/or cognitive function, and any assessment of people QoL. Results Our research will update evidence summaries and provide a quantitative and standardized assessment of the effect of Tai Ji and/or Qigong on patients with stable COPD. Conclusion Our research will generate the latest evidence for determining whether Tai Ji and/or Qigong is equivalent to conventional PR.
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Liu et al. (2023) conducted a systematic review in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Tai Ji and/or Qigong vs. Conventional therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, or no treatment was evaluated on Pulmonary function, incidence of acute exacerbation, 6WMD, chronic pain, physical/cognitive function, and QoL. Tai Ji and Qigong will be evaluated for their effects on pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with stable COPD in this planned systematic review and meta-analysis.
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