Effects of tai chi and qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 is a public health emergency of international concern, which is characterised by rapid and widespread transmission, high mortality and complications. Several studies have shown the benefits of tai chi and qigong for recovery after COVID-19; however, no meta-analysis has been reported. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tai chi and/or qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19 through a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a reference and basis for clinical application.

Methods and analysis

This study will use the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, China Knowledge Network, China Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database and Wanfang Database. The time period is fro

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8960464 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature