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SynthesisBMJ open2023

Mind-body exercise interventions for prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder in trauma-exposed populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Leona Tan, Jessica Strudwick, Mark Deady, Richard Bryant, Samuel B Harvey

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Synthesis in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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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

14 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Leona TanSchool of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia leona.tan@unsw.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-4653
Jessica StrudwickBlack Dog Institute, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Mark DeadyBlack Dog Institute, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Richard BryantSchool of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Samuel B HarveyBlack Dog Institute, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9580-3743
Black Dog Institute · AUUNSW Sydney · AU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMind-body exercise (MBE) interventions, such as yoga, are increasingly recognised as an adjunct treatment for trauma-related mental disorders but less is known about their efficacy as a preventative intervention. We aimed to systematically review if, and what type of, MBE interventions are effective at preventing the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorder (ASD) in trauma-exposed populations.

designSystematic review and meta-analysis.

methodsA systematic search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases was conducted to identify controlled trials of MBE interventions aimed at preventing the development of PTSD or ASD in high-risk populations. Risk of bias was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias and ROBINS-I tools. Pooled effect sizes using Hedges'

resultsSix studies (N analysed=399) were included in the final meta-analysis. Overall, there was a small effect for MBE interventions in preventing the development of PTSD (

conclusionLimited evidence was found for MBE interventions in reducing PTSD symptomology in the short term. Findings must be interpreted with caution due to the small number of studies and possible publication bias. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020180375.

Indexed as

ExerciseMind-Body TherapiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticYogaExercise TherapyHumansAdult psychiatryAnxiety disordersMENTAL HEALTHPSYCHIATRY

Identifiers

PMID37438059
PMCPMC10347470
OpenAlexW4384070144

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