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ArticleBMJ open2022

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

Zhe Zhang, J G Ren, J L Guo, Lin An, Shuang Li, Z C Zhang, Yan Chen, Hui Liu, Xiao Lei

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Article in BMJ open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Zhe ZhangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1852-2822
J G RenDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
J L GuoDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Lin AnDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Shuang LiDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Z C ZhangDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Yan ChenDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Hui LiuDepartment of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
Xiao LeiDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China 2424932797@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCOVID-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 from the inception of the database to November 2021, with no language restrictions. Searches will be conducted using the subject terms "Taichi","Qigong" and "COVID-19" plus free-text words. Articles will be screened and collected by two reviewers independently. Included studies will be assessed for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool. Statistical analyses will be performed using the Revman V.5.3 software. The primary outcomes include 1-second forced expiratory volume and 1-second forced vital capacity, oxygen saturation, total white cell count and quality of life score. Secondary outcomes include time to remission of major symptoms, incidence of adverse events, clinical cure rate and mortality. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses will also be used to explore and interpret the heterogeneity. This protocol is written based on the guideline of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocol. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval and consent are unnecessary because no primary data will be collected. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42021288962.

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COVID-19QigongTai JiHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicQuality of LifeSystematic Reviews as TopicCOVID-19public healthrehabilitation medicine

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PMCPMC8960464

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