The effect of Tai Chi on elderly depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the impact of Tai Chi on emotional well-being and quality of life in elderly individuals with depression.

Methods

Searching six databases until October 20, 2024, including Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SinoMed, and CNKI, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Participants were aged ≥60 and diagnosed with depression. Tai Chi served as the main intervention in the treatment group, with the control group receiving no exercise, or only health education. The primary outcomes focused on the improvement of depressive symptoms and quality of life. Data synthesis and meta-analysis were performed using Stata 15.1 software. The protocol of this study was registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023479305).

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SUBMITTER: Zhu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637854 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature