The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
BackgroundThe body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies directly comparing the clinical effectiveness of various Tai Chi exercises in addressing an...
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| description | BackgroundThe body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies directly comparing the clinical effectiveness of various Tai Chi exercises in addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults. Thus, this study aimed to systematically review and analyze the therapeutic efficacy of four types of Tai Chi interventions in enhancing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults.MethodsDuring the period up to July 26, 2023, searches were conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, and the Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). The language scope encompassed both English and Chinese. Two independent reviewers conducted the literature review and data extraction. Review Manager 5.4 was employed for traditional meta-analysis and risk assessment, while version 15 of STATA software was used for generating evidence and funnel plots for network meta-analysis. This study was registered in PROSPERO number CRD 42023442270.ResultIn this analysis, a total of 20 studies were included, involving 1798 participants. The findings of the pairwise meta-analysis revealed that Tai Chi intervention was more effective than the control group in reducing anxiety (SMD: −1.19, 95% CI: −2.04, −0.34, p < 0.05) and depression (SMD: −0.65, 95% CI: −0.95, −0.65, p < 0.05) symptoms among older adults. The network meta-analysis specifically focused on anxiety symptoms and found that Yang-style Tai Chi (69.9%) had the most favorable outcome, followed by the 24-form Simplified Tai Chi (66.8%). In terms of depression symptoms, the Tai Chi Exercise Program (92.6%) had the highest performance, followed by Yang-style Tai Chi (77.9%).ConclusionThe findings of this study imply that Tai Chi can have beneficial outcomes in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms among older individuals. Specifically, when examining various forms of Tai Chi interventions, it was observed that Yang-style Tai Chi exhibited a greater efficacy in alleviating anxiety symptoms, whereas Tai Chi exercise programs demonstrated a higher effectiveness in improving depressive symptoms. Nonetheless, it is strongly advised that older adults select an exercise program that aligns with their interests and preferences, as this can enhance social integration and overall well-being.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023442270, identifier [CRD42023442270]. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef1958ed5a8740afa489c21ecdd3636d2024-01-08T05:01:45ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652024-01-011110.3389/fpubh.2023.12953421295342The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysisXiaoqin Kuang0Yangjian Dong1Yangjian Dong2Long Song3Lili Dong4Guodong Chao5Xinxin Zhang6Jiefu Yang7College of Physical Education and Health, Guilin University, Guilin, ChinaCollege of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, ChinaCollege of Physical Education, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, ChinaCollege of Physical Education and Health, Guilin University, Guilin, ChinaCollege of Physical Education, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, ChinaCollege of Physical Education, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, ChinaCollege of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, ChinaCollege of Physical Education and Health, Guilin University, Guilin, ChinaBackgroundThe body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies directly comparing the clinical effectiveness of various Tai Chi exercises in addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults. Thus, this study aimed to systematically review and analyze the therapeutic efficacy of four types of Tai Chi interventions in enhancing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults.MethodsDuring the period up to July 26, 2023, searches were conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, and the Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). The language scope encompassed both English and Chinese. Two independent reviewers conducted the literature review and data extraction. Review Manager 5.4 was employed for traditional meta-analysis and risk assessment, while version 15 of STATA software was used for generating evidence and funnel plots for network meta-analysis. This study was registered in PROSPERO number CRD 42023442270.ResultIn this analysis, a total of 20 studies were included, involving 1798 participants. The findings of the pairwise meta-analysis revealed that Tai Chi intervention was more effective than the control group in reducing anxiety (SMD: −1.19, 95% CI: −2.04, −0.34, p < 0.05) and depression (SMD: −0.65, 95% CI: −0.95, −0.65, p < 0.05) symptoms among older adults. The network meta-analysis specifically focused on anxiety symptoms and found that Yang-style Tai Chi (69.9%) had the most favorable outcome, followed by the 24-form Simplified Tai Chi (66.8%). In terms of depression symptoms, the Tai Chi Exercise Program (92.6%) had the highest performance, followed by Yang-style Tai Chi (77.9%).ConclusionThe findings of this study imply that Tai Chi can have beneficial outcomes in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms among older individuals. Specifically, when examining various forms of Tai Chi interventions, it was observed that Yang-style Tai Chi exhibited a greater efficacy in alleviating anxiety symptoms, whereas Tai Chi exercise programs demonstrated a higher effectiveness in improving depressive symptoms. Nonetheless, it is strongly advised that older adults select an exercise program that aligns with their interests and preferences, as this can enhance social integration and overall well-being.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023442270, identifier [CRD42023442270].https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1295342/fullTai Chianxietydepressionolder adultsnetwork meta-analysis |
| spellingShingle | Xiaoqin Kuang Yangjian Dong Yangjian Dong Long Song Lili Dong Guodong Chao Xinxin Zhang Jiefu Yang The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Frontiers in Public Health Tai Chi anxiety depression older adults network meta-analysis |
| title | The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis |
| title_full | The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis |
| title_short | The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis |
| title_sort | effects of different types of tai chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults a systematic review and network meta analysis |
| topic | Tai Chi anxiety depression older adults network meta-analysis |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1295342/full |
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