Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Pan, Yuanqing
Yang, Kehu
Shi, Xiue
Liang, Haiqian
Zhang, Fengwa
Lv, Qingfang
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a form of aerobic exercise that may be an effective therapy for improving psychosomatic capacity among breast cancer survivors.
This meta-analysis analyzed the available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of TCC in relieving treatment-related side effects and quality of life in women with breast cancer.
Methods.
RCTs were searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library through April 2014.
Data were analyzed on pathology (pain, interleukin-6, and insulin-like growth factor 1), physical capacity (handgrip, limb physical fitness, and BMI), and well-being (physical, social, emotional, and general quality of life).
Results.
Nine RCTs, including a total of 322 breast cancer patients, were examined.
Compared with control therapies, the pooled results suggested that TCC showed significant effects in improving handgrip dynamometer strength, limb elbow flexion (elbow extension, abduction, and horizontal adduction).
No significant differences were observed in pain, interleukin-6, insulin-like growth factor, BMI, physical well-being, social or emotional well-being, or general health-related quality of life.
Conclusion.
The short-term effects of TCC may have potential benefits in upper limb functional mobility in patients with breast cancer.
Additional randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up are needed to provide more reliable evidence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pan, Yuanqing& Yang, Kehu& Shi, Xiue& Liang, Haiqian& Zhang, Fengwa& Lv, Qingfang. 2015. Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1062488
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pan, Yuanqing…[et al.]. Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1062488
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pan, Yuanqing& Yang, Kehu& Shi, Xiue& Liang, Haiqian& Zhang, Fengwa& Lv, Qingfang. Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1062488
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1062488