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SynthesisAging clinical and experimental research2024

The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Jiaqi Lin, Shuaiqi Ning, Shaowei Lyu, Hainan Gao, Xinxin Shao, Zili Tan, Xiangyu Zhu, Ying Chen

Abstract readSystematic ReviewNetwork Meta-Analysis
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Jiaqi LinSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Shuaiqi NingSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Shaowei LyuSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Hainan GaoSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Xinxin ShaoSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Zili TanSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Xiangyu ZhuSchool of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. 116491992@qq.com.
Ying ChenDepartment of Encephalopathy, Beijing Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesFew studies comparing the effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults. We compared the effects for finding an optimal intervention.

methodsWe searched 12 databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and so on, from their inception to January 13, 2023. Randomized controlled trials incorporating different types of Tai Chi for preventing falls in older adults were included. The outcome measures were the incidence of falls and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted using Stata 15.1 based on a frequentist framework.

resultsSeventeen trials were eligible, including 3470 participants and four types of Tai Chi. They were 24-form simplified Tai Chi (24-form), Yang style Tai Chi (Yang style), Sun style Tai Chi (Sun style) and Tai Chi exercise program (TCEP). In paired meta-analysis, for incidence of falls, 24-form (Relative Risk (RR) = 0.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.40, 0.86]) was more efficient than the control group. For BBS outcome, 24-form (MD (mean difference) = 2.32, 95% CI [1.42, 3.22]) was better than the control group. In the NMA, the results of incidence of falls were as follows: 24-form > Yang style > Sun style > control > TCEP. The rank probability of BBS was as follows: 24-form > TCEP > Yang style > control.

conclusionAmong the four types of Tai Chi studied, the 24-form simplified Tai Chi has shown better efficacy than other types.

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Accidental FallsTai JiAgedExercise TherapyHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicExercise therapyFallsNetwork meta-analysisOlder adultsTai Chi

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