SynthesisBMC complementary medicine and therapies2022
Does tai chi improve psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors? A systematic review.
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- Effects of exercise interventions on cognitive function in patients with cognitive dysfunction: an umbrella review of meta-analyses.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Pooled it
- Stress reduction through taiji: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2024Pooled it
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- Effects of Tai Chi Chuan training on the QoL and psychological well-being in female patients with breast cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Pooled it
- Acceptability and Feasibility of a Tai Chi/Qigong Intervention for Older People Living With HIV.AIDS and behavior · 2024Trial
- The effect of exercise on clinical pain: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Mind-Body Movement-Based Interventions and Periodontal Health: A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Tai Chi exercise and neuroplasticity: a narrative review according to neural mechanisms and clinical utilizations in brain health.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Review
- Psychosocial mechanisms of sustained learning engagement in university Tai Chi courses: a qualitative study of teacher-peer dual-support synergy and learning pathways.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Stress and Acute Coronary Syndrome.Cardiology research · 2025Review
- Exercise rehabilitation for patients undergoing interventional treatment for heart valve disease: a scoping review and evidence summary.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Recent Advances in Multimodal Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Late-Life Depression.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2025Review
- Does Psychological State Influence the Physiological Response to Cardiac Rehabilitation in Older Adults?Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Perceptions of Participants on Trial Participation and Adherence to Tai Chi: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPsychological risk factors have been recognised as potential, modifiable risk factors in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise, has the potential to improve psychological well-being and quality of life. We aim to assess the effects and safety of Tai Chi on psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and/or cardiovascular risk factors.
methodsWe searched for randomised controlled trials evaluating Tai Chi for psychological well-being and quality of life in people with CVD and cardiovascular risk factors, from major English and Chinese databases until 30 July 2021. Two authors independently conducted study selection and data extraction. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Review Manager software was used for meta-analysis.
resultsWe included 37 studies (38 reports) involving 3525 participants in this review. The methodological quality of the included studies was generally poor. Positive effects of Tai Chi on stress, self-efficacy, and mood were found in several individual studies. Meta-analyses demonstrated favourable effects of Tai Chi plus usual care in reducing anxiety (SMD - 2.13, 95% confidence interval (CI): - 2.55, - 1.70, 3 studies, I
conclusionsTai Chi seems to be beneficial in the management of anxiety, depression, and quality of life, and safe to practice in people with CVD and/or cardiovascular risk factors. Monitoring and reporting of safety information are highly recommended for future research. More well-designed studies are warranted to determine the effects and safety of Tai Chi on psychological well-being and quality of life in this population. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), CRD42016042905. Registered on 26 August 2016.
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