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Mind-body exercise for patients with stable COPD on lung function and exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.
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- Comparative efficacy of digital health interventions and traditional mind-body exercises for pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- The effects of traditional Chinese mind-body exercise on pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of mind-body exercise for patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Multi parameter respiratory training for pulmonary rehabilitation in AECOPD a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effects of Mind-Body Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Functional Exercise Capacity in Older Adults with COPD: A Three-Level Meta-Analysis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparative Effectiveness of Mind-Body Exercise Modalities on Pain Intensity and Fatigue in Patients with Non-Neuropathic Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Artificial intelligence-driven exercise programmes in personalising the management of multimorbidity.BJGP open · 2025Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on the Psychological Effects of Different Exercises on Elderly Women.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong as Whole Person Health-Part II: Evidence Gaps and Opportunities for Future Research and Implementation.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2025Review
- The Impact of Psychological Nursing Combined with Respiratory Training on Mental Health, Pulmonary Function, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Analysis.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of a harmonica-integrated, tele-supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program on lung function and comprehensive health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial protocol.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Impact of Yoga Intervention on Pulmonary Functions in Young Nonhypoxemic Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients at a Tertiary Care Center.International journal of yogaArticle
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Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health concern. Mind-body exercises like Tai Chi and Yoga are suggested as non-pharmacological interventions for COPD management. This meta-analysis evaluates mind-body exercises' impact on lung function and exercise capacity in stable COPD patients, aiming to assess their effectiveness in rehabilitation. A systematic search across various databases identified relevant randomized controlled trials until April 2024. Primary outcomes included lung function tests (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1%) and Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) results. The Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) measured intervention effects. Fifteen studies with 1047 participants were analyzed. Mind-body exercises significantly improved FEV1 (SMD = 0.87), FEV1/FVC (SMD = 0.19), FEV1% (SMD = 0.43), and 6MWT (SMD = 1.21) compared to standard care. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed result stability despite some heterogeneity.In conclusion, Mind-body exercises enhance lung function and exercise capacity in stable COPD patients. Integrating them into comprehensive rehabilitation programs is advisable. Further research should explore the specific impacts of different exercise types and intensities.
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