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Tai Chi for the elderly patients with COVID-19 in recovery period: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiangyu Zhu1, Ziyu Luo1, Ying Chen2
1School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina.
Insights
Tai Chi can improve cardiopulmonary function, immunity, and psychological pressure in elderly COVID-19 patients during recovery. This study will evaluate its safety and effectiveness for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects older adults.
- Tai Chi is a beneficial exercise for the elderly, enhancing cardiopulmonary function, blood pressure, lung function, and immunity.
- It improves cardiovascular elasticity and the body's self-regulation, showing significant benefits for elderly COVID-19 patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving psychological pressure, cardiopulmonary function, and immunity in elderly COVID-19 patients during their recovery period.
- To assess the safety of Tai Chi for this patient group.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search will be conducted across multiple databases including PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Chinese databases.
- Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment will be performed.
- Meta-analyses will be conducted using Stata/SE 15.1 software, with Endnote X9.3 for data management.
Main Results:
- The study will provide an evaluation of Tai Chi's effectiveness in enhancing cardiopulmonary function and immunity in elderly COVID-19 survivors.
- The impact of Tai Chi on psychological well-being during the recovery phase will be assessed.
- The safety profile of Tai Chi interventions for this demographic will be determined.
Conclusions:
- This study aims to provide evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of Tai Chi as a beneficial intervention for elderly individuals recovering from COVID-19.
- Findings will inform rehabilitation strategies for older adults post-COVID-19 infection.
Background:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a great impact in many countries. Older people are more susceptible to the virus than other people. As a good health exercise suitable for the elderly, Tai Chi has a positive impact on heart function, blood pressure, lung function, immunity, etc. It can enhance cardiopulmonary function, increase the elasticity of blood vessels, and improve the body's self-regulation function. For the elder patients with COVID-19, Tai Chi has outstanding merits.
Methods:
We will search PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Wanfang Database, Clinical Trials and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry. The complete process will include study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment and meta-analyses. Endnote X9.3 will be used to manage data screening. The statistical analysis will be completed by Stata/SE 15.1 software.
Results:
This proposed study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi for the improvement of psychological pressure, cardiopulmonary function, and immunity in elderly COVID-19 patients during the recovery period.
Conclusion:
The conclusion of this study will provide evidence to prove the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi on elderly COVID-19 patients during the recovery period.
Ethics And Dissemination:
This protocol will not evaluate individual patient information or infringe patient rights and therefore does not require ethical approval.
Registration:
PEROSPERO CRD42020220128.
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