Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of the Effects of Tai Chi on Blood Pressure
Joint Authors
Ding, Meng
Dong, Xiaosheng
Yi, Xiangren
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-10-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of Tai Chi on blood pressure (BP) using the meta-analysis.
Methods.
This paper used 6 e-resource databases, and randomized controlled trials on the role of Tai Chi on blood pressure were retrieved.
Besides, the meta-analysis was conducted according to the guidelines of the Moose-recommendations and applied with Review Manager 5.3, and the risk of bias assessment was performed with the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool.
The inclusion, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were independently finished by two researchers.
Results.
There are 24 trials meeting the criteria of inclusion and the results were reviewed.
The meta-analysis indicates that, compared with no exercise, Tai Chi had the influence of lowering systolic blood pressure (mean difference = −6.07, 95%CI (−8.75, −3.39), P<0.00001) and diastolic blood pressure (mean difference MD = −3.83, 95%CI (−4.97, −2.69), P<0.00001).
No significant discrepancies in all outcomes between Tai Chi and other aerobic exercises were discovered.
Conclusion.
Tai Chi can significantly reduce systolic and diastolic pressure than inactivity.
However, Tai Chi does not show advantages in reducing blood pressure compared to other aerobic exercises.
The trial is registered with CRD42020175306.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dong, Xiaosheng& Ding, Meng& Yi, Xiangren. 2020. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of the Effects of Tai Chi on Blood Pressure. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157654
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dong, Xiaosheng…[et al.]. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of the Effects of Tai Chi on Blood Pressure. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157654
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dong, Xiaosheng& Ding, Meng& Yi, Xiangren. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of the Effects of Tai Chi on Blood Pressure. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157654
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1157654