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SynthesisInternational journal of behavioral medicine2014

The effects of tai chi on depression, anxiety, and psychological well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fang Wang, Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee, Taixiang Wu, Herbert Benson, Gregory Fricchione, Weidong Wang, Albert S Yeung

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Synthesis in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 144 papers, 29 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

144 citing papers in PubMed, 29 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  7. Stress reduction through taiji: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2024
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  12. Is physical activity effective against cancer-related fatigue in lung cancer patients? An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Fang Wang
Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee
Taixiang Wu
Herbert Benson
Gregory Fricchione
Weidong Wang
Albert S Yeung

Funding

Mechanisms &Therapeutic Effects of Relaxation ResponseR01DP000339 · DP · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI BENSON, HERBERT · 2005 to 2009
$6.5M
NCCDPHP CDC HHS 5R01DP000339
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTai chi, also called taiji or tai chi chuan, is a form of mind-body exercise that originated from China. It combines Chinese martial arts and meditative movements that promote balance and healing of the mind and body, involving a series of slowly performed, dance-like postures that flow into one another. As it comprises mental concentration, physical balance, muscle relaxation, and relaxed breathing, tai chi shows great potential for becoming widely integrated into the prevention and rehabilitation of a number of medical and psychological conditions. PURPOSE: A growing body of clinical research has begun to evaluate the efficacy of tai chi as a therapy for a variety of health issues. A systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental (Q-E) trials that studied the effects of tai chi on psychological well-being.

methodDrawn from English and Chinese databases, 37 RCTs and 5 Q-E studies published up to May 31, 2013 were included in the systematic review. The methodological quality of the RCTs was evaluated based on the following criteria: adequate sequence generation, allocation concealment, blinding, completeness of outcome data, selective reporting, and other potential biases. Statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager version 5.0.

resultsThe studies in this review demonstrated that tai chi interventions have beneficial effects for various populations on a range of psychological well-being measures, including depression, anxiety, general stress management, and exercise self-efficacy. Meta-analysis was performed on three RCTs that used depression as an outcome measure (ES=-5.97; 95% CI -7.06 to -4.87), with I2=0%.

conclusionIn spite of the positive outcomes, the studies to date generally had significant methodological limitations. More RCTs with rigorous research design are needed to establish the efficacy of tai chi in improving psychological well-being and its potential to be used in interventions for populations with various clinical conditions.

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AnxietyBreathing ExercisesChinaDepressionExerciseHumansMental HealthStress, PsychologicalTai Ji

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PMID24078491

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