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Effect of Baduanjin exercise on patients with chronic heart failure: protocol for a systematic review and

Jieying Li1, Feng Yu2, Na Huang1

  • 1First Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.

BMJ Open
|July 28, 2019
PubMed

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This systematic review evaluates Baduanjin exercise (BDJE) for chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. It aims to statistically assess BDJE

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a prevalent, lifelong condition impacting cardiac function and requiring effective management strategies.
  • Baduanjin exercise (BDJE), a traditional Chinese regimen, is increasingly used in China for cardiac rehabilitation, showing potential benefits for CHF patients.
  • The statistical efficacy and safety of BDJE for CHF patients require comprehensive evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically examine the efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise (BDJE) as a therapeutic intervention for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).
  • To provide a statistically rigorous evaluation of BDJE's impact on quality of life and functional capacity in CHF patients.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search will be conducted across multiple databases (Web of Science, Pubmed, Embase, etc.) up to October 2018.
  • Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on CHF patients treated with BDJE will be selected for analysis.
  • Outcomes will include quality of life (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire) and functional capacity (6-minute walk test), with data synthesis using RevMan 5.3 and bias assessment.

Main Results:

  • This section is to be populated upon completion of the data analysis.
  • The review will synthesize findings from selected RCTs to determine the overall effect of BDJE on CHF patients.
  • Statistical analyses, including meta-regression and subgroup analyses, will be employed to explore potential variations in treatment effects.

Conclusions:

  • This systematic review will provide a comprehensive statistical evaluation of Baduanjin exercise for chronic heart failure.
  • Findings will inform clinical practice regarding the integration of BDJE into cardiac rehabilitation programs.
  • The study aims to clarify the evidence base for BDJE's efficacy and safety in managing CHF.
Abstract

Keywords:
baduanjing exerciseheart failuremeta-analysisprotocolsystematic review

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