Baduanjin sequential therapy's effects on quality of life and cardiac function in post-cardiac surgery heart disease patients: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to objectively evaluate the effects of Baduanjin exercise on the quality of life and cardiac function in patients with cardiovascular heart disease after cardiac surgery.

Methods

Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang and Sinomed were searched from the date of their inception until March 5th, 2024 using medical subject headings terms and keywords. The primary outcomes were the quality of life and cardiac function. The quality of life was assessed using Short Form-36, the Seattle Angina Questionnaire, 6-min walk test and adverse events. The cardiac function was evaluated using the 6-min walking test. For statistical analysis, standardized mean difference or odds ratio and 95% confidence interval

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778147 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature