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Effects of Qigong on Depression : A Systemic Review
Joint Authors
Yeung, Albert
Williams, Aya
Rosenthal, David
Oh, Byeongsang
Choi, Sun-Mi
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Physical exercises and relaxation have been found to be beneficial for depression.
However, there is little evidence on the use of Qigong, a mind-body practice integrating gentle exercise and relaxation, in the management of depression.
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effects of Qigong on depression.
The paper examined clinical trials measuring the effect of Qigong on depression within six large-scale medical research databases (PubMed, Medline, ProQuest, Science Direct, EMBASE, and PsycInfo) till October 2011.
Key words “Qigong,” “depression,” and “mood” were used.
Ten studies were identified as original randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies investigating the effect of Qigong on depression as primary (n=2) or secondary outcome (n=8).
Four studies reported positive results of the Qigong treatment on depression; two reported that Qigong effect on depression was as effective as physical exercise.
One study reported that Qigong was comparable to a conventional rehabilitation program, but the remaining three studies found no benefits of Qigong on depression.
While the evidence suggests the potential effects of Qigong in the treatment of depression, the review of the literature shows inconclusive results.
Further research using rigorous study designs is necessary to investigate the effectiveness of Qigong in depression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oh, Byeongsang& Choi, Sun-Mi& Williams, Aya& Rosenthal, David& Yeung, Albert. 2013. Effects of Qigong on Depression : A Systemic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448402
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oh, Byeongsang…[et al.]. Effects of Qigong on Depression : A Systemic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448402
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oh, Byeongsang& Choi, Sun-Mi& Williams, Aya& Rosenthal, David& Yeung, Albert. Effects of Qigong on Depression : A Systemic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448402
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448402