The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies directly comparing the clinical effectiveness of various Tai Chi exercises in addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults. Thus, this study aimed to systematically review and analyze the therapeutic efficacy of four types of Tai Chi interventions in enhancing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults.

Methods

During the period up to July 26, 2023, searches were conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, and the Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). The language scope encompassed both English and Chinese. Two independe

SUBMITTER: Kuang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800705 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature