SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
Impact of digital Tai Chi interventions on the physical and mental health of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background and objective: Digital Tai Chi provides an expanding platform for geriatric rehabilitation. This study employs a meta-analysis to provide a preliminary evaluation of the integrated effects of digital Tai Chi interventions on physical function, psycho-cognitive health, and quality of life in older adults, with a specific focus on how varying levels of technological interaction modulate intervention efficacy. Methods: Electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase, were searched through January 21, 2026. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating digital Tai Chi in older adults were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2.0 tool, and effect sizes were synthesized using a random-effects model. Results: A total of 10 RCTs involving 907 participants were included. Meta-analysis results indicated that, in terms of psychological and cognitive outcomes, digital Tai Chi significantly improved global cognitive function (SMD = 0.64; 95% CI [0.09, 1.19]; Conclusion: Digital Tai Chi demonstrate significant advantages in promoting cognitive function and mental health in older adults, with high-interaction technologies providing more stable psychological benefits. However, in the dimension of physical function remodeling, digital Tai Chi currently exhibits efficacy comparable to traditional exercise, without generating significant incremental advantages. This may be attributed to the limitations of existing technologies in providing deep proprioceptive feedback and high-precision motion correction. Future research should focus on the minimalist design of age-appropriate interfaces and develop high-precision interaction systems equipped with three-dimensional gravity and tactile feedback to overcome the "digital barriers" for older adults and enhance the precision of physiological interventions. Systematic review registration: This systematic review and meta-analysis has been registered in PROSPERO (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero), identifier CRD420261340491.
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