Abstract
Purpose Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body exercise, has a complex multicomponent therapy that integrates physical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral elements to promote health in a variety chronic condition. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) is a multidimensional, subjective patient centered outcome that encompasses those conditions that affects a person’s overall well-being. A comprehensive review of the literature of Tai Chi and quality of life is an important step for understanding the mind-body beneficial effects. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect Tai Chi on HRQL on a variety of populations.
Highlights
Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body exercise, has a complex multicomponent therapy that integrates physical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral elements to promote health in a variety chronic condition
A comprehensive review of the literature of Tai Chi and quality of life is an important step for understanding the mind-body beneficial effects
Meta-analysis results showed that five RCTs, average quality of four, enrolling 231 patients with 12 to 15 weeks of Tai Chi therapy, had benefit effects
Summary
Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body exercise, has a complex multicomponent therapy that integrates physical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral elements to promote health in a variety chronic condition. Tai chi and health related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. Purpose Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body exercise, has a complex multicomponent therapy that integrates physical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral elements to promote health in a variety chronic condition.
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