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SynthesisPloS one2016

The Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis.

Xiaotian Luo, Jifeng Zhang, Rachel Castelberg, Tao Wu, Pengming Yu, Chengqi He, Pu Wang

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Synthesis in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  6. Mind-Body Exercise for Anxiety and Depression in COPD Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Xiaotian LuoDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
Jifeng ZhangDepartment of General surgery Medicine, Datong Second People's Hospital, Datong, Shanxi, PR China.
Rachel CastelbergDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, United States of America.
Tao WuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
Pengming YuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
Chengqi HeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
Pu WangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide. However, several studies that have assessed the role of traditional Chinese exercise in the management of this disease include broad variations in sample sizes and results. Therefore, this meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effects of traditional Chinese exercise on patients with COPD.

methodsTwo investigators independently identified and extracted data from selected articles. A computerized search of electronic databases through August 2015 was conducted. Mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to analyze the combined data. The methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Heterogeneity was assessed with the I2 test.

resultsTen randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) involving 622 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were significant improvements in the 6-minute walking distance test (6 MWD;MWD = 12.10 m; 95% CI, 7.56-16.65 m; p<0.001); forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1% predicted; WMD = 9.02; 95% CI, 6.80-11.23; p<0.00001); forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity (FEV(1)/FVC) ratio (Tiffenau Index; WMD = 6.67; 95% CI, 5.09-8.24; p<0.00001); and quality of life, as evaluated by the Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRDQ; WMD = 0.85 score; 95% CI, 0.52-1.18; p<0.00001).

conclusionsTraditional Chinese exercise could provide an effective alternative method for managing COPD. Larger and higher-quality trials are required.

Indexed as

Quality of LifeExerciseExercise TestExercise ToleranceHumansMedicine, Chinese TraditionalMind-Body TherapiesPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveTreatment OutcomeWalking

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PMID27589054
PMCPMC5010221

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