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SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2024

The effect of Tai Chi on elderly depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Fengya Zhu, Yuan Wang, Shao Yin, Junqian Liu, Yue Zhong, Liuying Li

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Fengya Zhu *Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, China.
Yuan Wang *Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Shao Yin *Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Junqian LiuAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Yue ZhongZigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, China.
Liuying LiZigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the impact of Tai Chi on emotional well-being and quality of life in elderly individuals with depression. Methods: Searching six databases until October 20, 2024, including Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SinoMed, and CNKI, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Participants were aged ≥60 and diagnosed with depression. Tai Chi served as the main intervention in the treatment group, with the control group receiving no exercise, or only health education. The primary outcomes focused on the improvement of depressive symptoms and quality of life. Data synthesis and meta-analysis were performed using Stata 15.1 software. The protocol of this study was registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023479305). Results: Tai Chi, as the main intervention, significantly improved depressive symptoms as measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale (WMD = -5.99, 95% CI: -10.80 to -1.19, Conclusion: Our results indicate that Tai Chi can significantly improve depressive symptoms and quality of life in elderly individuals with depression. As a daily exercise and mind-body therapy to alleviate the mood of the elderly, it is necessary to conduct more large-sample RCTs. Further research on the details of Tai Chi, such as movements, frequency, duration, and exercise periods, is essential for a dose-response relationship, contributing to the standardized promotion of Tai Chi.

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depressionelderlymeta-analysisquality of lifeTai Chi

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PMID39679159
PMCPMC11637854

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