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The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one global disease. Lung function gradually declines. Medication does not fully reverse the airflow limitation. Qigong's role in COPD rehabilitation has been assessed. We aimed to assess the effects of Qigong practised by COPD patients. METHODS:Eligible articles were obtained through a systematic search. The databased were search on October 8, 2017, and the date range of the searches in the electronic databases had no upper limit. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of the eligible studies. Mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were utilized to analyse the results. RESULTS:Ten included studies contained 993 participants. Statistical improvements occurred in the 6-min walk distance (6MWD) (MD, 30.57?m; 95% CI, 19.61-41.53?m; P

SUBMITTER: Tong H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727520 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis.

Tong Hongxuan H Liu Yihua Y Zhu Yutian Y Zhang Boli B Hu Jingqing J

BMC complementary and alternative medicine 20190904 1

<h4>Objectives</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one global disease. Lung function gradually declines. Medication does not fully reverse the airflow limitation. Qigong's role in COPD rehabilitation has been assessed. We aimed to assess the effects of Qigong practised by COPD patients.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible articles were obtained through a systematic search. The databased were search on October 8, 2017, and the date range of the searches in the electronic databases had no uppe ...[more]

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Project description:ObjectiveTraditional Chinese exercises (Taichi, Wuqinxi, Liuzijue, and Baduanjin) are considered effective alternative treatments for improving symptoms in the stable phase of COPD. However, the most effective exercise remains unknown. This study compared the effectiveness of different traditional Chinese exercises on pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using a network meta-analysis.MethodsFrom database establishment until September 2023, eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched. Two reviewers performed the risk of bias assessment of the included studies using the Cochrane Collaboration tool, and the evidence level was suggested using the GRADE system.ResultsFifty-seven studies comprising 4294 patients were included. The results of the network meta-analysis show that Baduanjin was most effective in improving the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1). However, Liuzijue significantly improved the first-second forced vital capacity percentage of expected value (FEV1%) and the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first second to the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The probability ranking results indicated that Liuzijue was the most effective, followed by Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, and Taichi. Subgroup analysis in conjunction with intervention duration revealed that Liuzijue had a significant advantage over other interventions for improving FEV1, FEV1%, and FEV1/FVC within 6 months and improved FEV1% and FEV1/FVC for ≥ 6 months. Moreover, Subgroup analysis based on baseline pulmonary function revealed that Liuzijue had a significant advantage over other interventions for improving FEV1% within severe and moderate groups. Finally, Subgroup analysis based on the frequency of interventions showed that Liuzijue was still more effective in improving FEV1, FEV1%, and FEV1/FVC in the ≥ three times one week.ConclusionLiuzijue was more effective than Taichi, Wuqinxi, Liuzijue, and Baduanjin in improving pulmonary function in patients with stable COPD.

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The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis.

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