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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
Movement-based mind-body interventions for cardiac rehabilitation: An updated systematic review of randomized
Chun-Hou Huang1, Shen-Feng Chao2,3, Yi-Tso Cheng3,4
1Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
Insights
Movement-based mind-body interventions (MMBIs) show promise as an effective option for cardiac rehabilitation (CR). These mind-body approaches positively impact physical and psychological outcomes for heart disease patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Integrative Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is crucial for heart disease (HD) patients' recovery.
- Traditional CR programs may not fully address all patient needs, prompting exploration of complementary approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the evidence for movement-based mind-body interventions (MMBIs) in cardiac rehabilitation.
- To assess the impact of MMBIs on physical, psychological, and biochemical outcomes in HD patients.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of six databases was conducted from January 1995 to September 2020.
- Included were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing MMBIs for CR.
- Study quality was evaluated using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool.
Main Results:
- Sixteen RCTs involving 5160 participants met the inclusion criteria.
- MMBIs were investigated for their effects on physical, psychological, and biochemical parameters in HD patients.
- The included studies suggest MMBIs are a viable option for CR.
Conclusions:
- Movement-based mind-body interventions appear to be a beneficial addition to cardiac rehabilitation.
- MMBIs offer a comprehensive approach, positively influencing multiple health domains for heart disease patients.
- Further research may solidify MMBIs as an optimal CR strategy.
Abstract:
This study aimed to assess evidence for the effect of movement-based mind-body interventions (MMBIs) for cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Six databases were searched from January 1995 to September 2020. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the effect of MMBIs on heart disease (HD) patients' physical and psychological outcomes. Two reviewers independently assessed the quality of all the included studies using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for RCTs. Sixteen RCTs (5160 participants) published between 1996 and 2020 met all inclusion criteria. In total, these studies investigated the effect of MMBIs for CR. Outcome measures that emerged in these studies included physical and psychological, and/or biochemical parameters to comprehensively evaluate the effects of MMBIs on HD patients. Overall, these studies suggest that MMBIs seem to be an alternative with the optimal CR option.
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