Effects of different Chinese traditional exercises on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the COVID-19 outbreak escalated into a global pandemic, there was a significant surge in mental health issues worldwide. Over the past three decades, traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) has gained increasing recognition for its ability to regulate mental well-being. The aim of this study (PROSPERO CRD42024516002) was to comprehensively assess and carry out a meta-analysis on the impact of traditional Chinese exercise on personal mental well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Literature with publication dates from 2020 to 2023 was searched in four databases, including CNKI, Wanfang, Pubmed and Web of science. The literature was selected layer by layer according to the PRIMA guidelines, and then the quality of the included literature was assessed usin

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323395 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature