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ArticleBMJ open2016

Tai Chi for stroke rehabilitation: protocol for a systematic review.

Yong Zhang, Shanshan Wang, Pei Chen, Xiaoshu Zhu, Zongheng Li

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Article in BMJ open, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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0cells of the map it votes in
4citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.5field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Yong ZhangDepartment of Rehabilitation, Dongzhimen Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Dongzhimen Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China Department of International Communications, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7985-8031
Shanshan WangNational Institute of Complementary Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Department of International Communications, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Pei ChenDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Center, Dongzhimen Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Xiaoshu ZhuNational Institute of Complementary Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Zongheng LiDepartment of Rehabilitation, Dongzhimen Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNDongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNWestern Sydney University · AU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionStroke is a major cause of death and disability, and imposes a huge burden and significant workload for patients, their families and society. As a special form of physical activity, Tai Chi is may be useful for stroke rehabilitation. The objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for rehabilitation in stroke patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will conduct a systematic search of the following electronic databases from their inception to 31 October 2015: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, the Chinese BioMedical Literature Database (CBM), the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), Wanfang and the Chinese Dissertation Database. All relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in English and Chinese will be included. The main outcomes will be changes in the neurological function of patients and in independence in activities of daily living. Adverse events, adherence, costs and the cost effectiveness of Tai Chi will also be assessed. Two independent reviewers will select studies, extract data and assess quality. Review Manager 5.3 will be used for assessment of risk of bias, data synthesis and subgroup analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This systematic review does not require formal ethical approval because all data will be analysed anonymously. Results will provide a general overview and evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for stroke rehabilitation. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42015026999.

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Activities of Daily LivingAcupuncture TherapyCost-Benefit AnalysisHumansLanguageResearch DesignSafetyStrokeStroke RehabilitationSystematic Reviews as TopicTai Jiprotocolsystematic reviewtai chi

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PMID27311906
PMCPMC4916580
OpenAlexW2421465241

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