Effects of tai chi and qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Author: Zhe Zhang1, J G Ren1, J L Guo2, Lin An2, Shuang Li2, Z C Zhang2, Yan Chen2, Hui Liu2, Xiao Lei3
Affiliation:
1 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
2 Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
3 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China 2424932797@qq.com.
Conference/Journal: BMJ Open
Date published: 2022 Mar 25
Other:
Volume ID: 12 , Issue ID: 3 , Pages: e059067 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059067. , Word Count: 289
Introduction:
COVID-19 is a public health emergency of international concern, which is characterised by rapid and widespread transmission, high mortality and complications. Several studies have shown the benefits of tai chi and qigong for recovery after COVID-19; however, no meta-analysis has been reported. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tai chi and/or qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19 through a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a reference and basis for clinical application.
Methods and analysis:
This study will use the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, China Knowledge Network, China Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database and Wanfang Database. The time period is from the inception of the database to November 2021, with no language restrictions. Searches will be conducted using the subject terms "Taichi","Qigong" and "COVID-19" plus free-text words. Articles will be screened and collected by two reviewers independently. Included studies will be assessed for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool. Statistical analyses will be performed using the Revman V.5.3 software. The primary outcomes include 1-second forced expiratory volume and 1-second forced vital capacity, oxygen saturation, total white cell count and quality of life score. Secondary outcomes include time to remission of major symptoms, incidence of adverse events, clinical cure rate and mortality. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses will also be used to explore and interpret the heterogeneity. This protocol is written based on the guideline of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocol.
Ethics and dissemination:
Ethical approval and consent are unnecessary because no primary data will be collected. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.
Prospero registration number:
CRD42021288962.
Keywords: COVID-19; public health; rehabilitation medicine.
PMID: 35338068 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059067
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