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The Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis

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  • Xiaotian Luo
  • Jifeng Zhang
  • Rachel Castelberg
  • Tao Wu
  • Pengming Yu
  • Chengqi He
  • Pu Wang

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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide. However, several studies that have assessed the role of traditional Chinese exercise in the management of this disease include broad variations in sample sizes and results. Therefore, this meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effects of traditional Chinese exercise on patients with COPD. Methods: Two investigators independently identified and extracted data from selected articles. A computerized search of electronic databases through August 2015 was conducted. Mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to analyze the combined data. The methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Heterogeneity was assessed with the I2 test. Results: Ten randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) involving 622 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were significant improvements in the 6-minute walking distance test (6 MWD;MWD = 12.10 m; 95% CI, 7.56–16.65 m; p

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  • Xiaotian Luo & Jifeng Zhang & Rachel Castelberg & Tao Wu & Pengming Yu & Chengqi He & Pu Wang, 2016. "The Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(9), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0161564
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161564
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    1. Jun-Hong Yan & Yong-Zhong Guo & Hong-Mei Yao & Lei Pan, 2013. "Effects of Tai Chi in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Preliminary Evidence," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(4), pages 1-8, April.
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