Author: Guan-Cheng Zhu1, Kuei-Min Chen2, Frank Belcastro3
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup> PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow; Center for Long-Term Care Research, Kaohsiung Medical University; 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 80708; Tel: 886-7-3121101. Electronic address: r110343@kmu.edu.tw.
<sup>2</sup> PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor; College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University; 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 80708; Center for Long-Term Care Research, Kaohsiung Medical University; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital. Electronic address: kmc@kmu.edu.tw.
<sup>3</sup> PhD, Professor; Department of Education and Psychology, University of Dubuque; 2000 University Ave., Dubuque, Iowa 52001, USA. Electronic address: fpbelcast@gmail.com.
Conference/Journal: Geriatr Nurs
Date published: 2023 Nov 25
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Volume ID: 55 , Pages: 183-190 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.11.009. , Word Count: 161
Introduction:
Mind-body exercises (MBEs) were shown to be effective in managing chronic pain among older adults in several recent studies. However, the differences in the effects of different MBEs remained unclear.
Objective:
To compare the effects of different MBEs in managing chronic pain in older adults.
Methods:
Eight databases were searched for studies published between 2012 and 2023, and 14 studies were included in this systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA). The NMA was performed using R and Metainsight.
Results:
Results showed that tai chi and yoga were effective in alleviating chronic pain, but their effects were not superior to traditional physical exercises and other MBEs. In addition, none of the MBEs were shown to be effective in mitigating chronic pain-related disabilities.
Conclusion:
Tai chi and yoga can be used for relieving chronic pain in older adults; however, MBE programs alone were not sufficient to mitigate chronic pain-related disabilities.
Keywords: Chronic pain; Mind-body exercises; Network meta-analysis; Older adults; Pain-associated disability.
PMID: 38007907 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.11.009