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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Qigong for the Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Joint Authors
Cramer, Holger
Häuser, Winfried
Lauche, Romy
Dobos, Gustav
Langhorst, Jost
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition with only few evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies available.
This paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Qigong for fibromyalgia syndrome.
Methods.
The PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cambase databases were screened in December 2012 to identify randomized controlled trials comparing Qigong to control interventions.
Major outcome measures were pain and quality of life; and secondary outcomes included sleep quality, fatigue, depression, and safety.
Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.
Results.
Seven trials were located with a total of 395 FMS patients.
Analyses revealed low quality evidence for short-term improvement of pain, quality of life, and sleep quality and very low quality evidence for improvement of fatigue after Qigong for FMS, when compared to usual care.
No evidence was found for superiority of Qigong compared to active treatments.
No serious adverse events were reported.
Discussion.
This systematic review found that Qigong may be a useful approach for FMS patients.
According to the quality of evidence, only a weak recommendation for Qigong can be made at this point.
Further high quality RCTs are required for the conclusive judgment of its long-term effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lauche, Romy& Cramer, Holger& Häuser, Winfried& Dobos, Gustav& Langhorst, Jost. 2013. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Qigong for the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486934
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lauche, Romy…[et al.]. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Qigong for the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486934
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lauche, Romy& Cramer, Holger& Häuser, Winfried& Dobos, Gustav& Langhorst, Jost. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Qigong for the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486934
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486934