Scientific Evidence of Traditional Chinese Exercise (Qigong) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Shi, Hongshuo; Liu, Ting; Dong, Chengda; Zhen, Kun; Wang, Yuxuan; Liu, Pengjun; Si, Guomin; Wang, Lei; Wang, Min

doi:10.1155/2022/7728973

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“…Tis research was conducted according to the Cochrane Handbook and some high quality articles with scientifc research methodologies [16][17][18]. Tis overview protocol has been registered with the INPLASY website (Registration number: INPLASY202260077).…”

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The Effect and Safety of Xuefu Zhuoyue Prescription for Coronary Heart Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Shi

Tang

Liu

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. In China, the traditional Chinese medicine compound Xuefu Zhuoyue prescription (XFZY) has been widely used in the therapy of coronary heart disease (CHD). Currently, several systematic reviews (SRs)/meta-analyses (MAs) of XFZY for the treatment of CHD have been published. This overview aims to evaluate the existing SRs/MAs and provide a scientific basis for evaluating the efficacy and safety of XFZY for the therapy of CHD. Methods. The SRs/MAs of XFZY for the treatment of CHD were obtained from 7 electronic databases with the search date set at March 7, 2022. Two researchers independently assessed the methodological quality, reporting quality, and evidence quality of the included SRs/MAs using the following tools: the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2), the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 (PRISMA 2020), and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Results. A total of 11 SRs/MAs were included in this overview. All SRs/MAs assessed by means of AMSTAR-2 had more than one critical defect, so all SRs/MAs were rated low. Regarding the assessment of reporting quality, the results of PRISMA 2020 showed that none of the SRs/MAs were fully reported. In addition, the results of the GRADE assessment of the quality of evidence indicated that only one outcome was rated as high quality across all SRs/MAs. Conclusion. Current evidence suggests that XFZY is effective and safe for the management of patients with CHD. However, the high risk of bias of the original clinical studies and the low quality of the SRs/MAs reduced the reliability of the results.

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The Effect and Safety of Xuefu Zhuoyue Prescription for Coronary Heart Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Shi

Tang

Liu

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Qigong is a kind of exercise, based on the principles of TCM, including breathing, movement, and meditation to stimulate health and well-being. It is used to treat various conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress (Shi et al, 2022).…”

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for the Treatment of Diabetes

Majeed,

Awan,

Kanwal

et al. 2023

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: One Health Perspective

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers an integrated approach to manage diabetes and restore balance and function within the body. In centuries-old practices, TCM prospects diabetes as a condition linked to imbalances in the body's Qi (Vital energy), Yin and Yang, rather than just a glucose regulation problem. Diabetes management is based on the key components of TCM including herbal remedies, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Herbal treatments mainly involve various plants such as Panax ginseng, Momordica charantia, Psidium guajava, and Lagenaria siceraria, which are believed to help regulate blood sugar levels, enhance insulin sensitivity, and protect pancreatic function. Acupuncture, in which needles are inserted into specific parts of the human body to activate the functions that gain the flow of Qi and help to overcome the symptoms of diabetes. On the other side, dietary therapy is specialized to provide dietary regimens to manage or prevent metabolic disorders, generously promote body balance and wellness, and neutralize the body's toxins. Along this, yoga and exercise are effective ways to support the alleviation of diabetic-associated illness. Lifestyle interventions are necessary to play a vital role in the management of high blood glucose levels with the help of Tai Chi or Qi Gong and proper sleep. These factors are recommended to get better health. Hence, TCM is a conventional way to provide lifetime therapy and health care plans in case of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. With the most appropriate techniques, TCM is anticipated to control glycemic levels at a normal range.

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“…It is a total body and mind movement that coordinates body posture, movement and breathing and has been used for thousands of years in China to promote health [ 19 – 20 ]. As a mind-body exercise, the key elements of Qigong are body movement, spiritual guidance and controlled breathing [ 21 – 22 ], and there are various forms of Qigong in China, including Tai Chi [ 23 ],Wuqinxi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, and Liuzijue [ 24 ]. Previous studies have indicated that Qigong can enhance the cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility of college students, reduce anxiety, alter their state of mind, and improve the psychological well-being, thus promoting the development of their physical and mental health [ 4 , 9 , 25 – 26 ].…”

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Effects of qigong exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

Lin

Gao

Guo

et al. 2022

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Physical and mental health problems are becoming more serious among college students due to lifestyle changes and increased academic stress. Qigong exercise has been regarded as a potentially effective intervention to improve the physical and mental health of college students. Methods Eleven databases were searched from their respective inception dates to April 2022. Relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Physical and psychological conditions, including limb muscle strength, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, vital capacity, blood pressure and heart rate, as well as depression, anxiety and mood, were evaluated. The risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane Collaboration tool. Results Sixteen randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. Significant improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance (MD = 3.83, 95% CI: 0.99 to 6.67, P = 0.008) and flexibility (MD = 3.01, 95% CI: 1.21 to 4.81, P = 0.001) were observed. We also observed that Qigong exercise significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms (SMD=-0.89, 95% CI: -1.17 to -0.61, P < 0.00001; SMD=-0.78, 95% CI: -1.31 to -0.25, P = 0.004). Nevertheless, no significant effects on muscle strength, vital capacity, blood pressure, heart rate or mood were found. Conclusion Qigong exercise was advantageous for college students in terms of improving flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance and alleviating depression and anxiety to some extent. However, due to the limited number of eligible trials and the low methodological quality, more well-designed RCTs are needed in the future.

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Scientific Evidence of Traditional Chinese Exercise (Qigong) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Cited by 7 publications

References 43 publications

The Effect and Safety of Xuefu Zhuoyue Prescription for Coronary Heart Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

The Effect and Safety of Xuefu Zhuoyue Prescription for Coronary Heart Disease: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for the Treatment of Diabetes

Effects of qigong exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

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