Can Tai Chi Improve Cognitive Function? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Liu, Fang; Chen, Xinming; Nie, Pingying; Lin, Shaohong; Guo, Jiaying; Chen, Junying; Yu, Liqiang

doi:10.1089/acm.2021.0084

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“…After reading the full text, it was found that two articles were not about SRs/MAs in RCTs, and two SRs/MAs were not about people with cognitive impairment. Finally, a total of 8 SRs/MAs [ 27 – 34 ] were finally included in this overview. The process of study selection is shown in Figure 1 .…”

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“…The characteristics included in the overview are shown in Table 2 . These SRs/MAs were all published between 2017 and 2021, 5 [ 27 – 31 ] of which were in English, and the remaining 3 [ 32 – 34 ] were in Chinese, and all were written by Chinese authors. The number of RCTs was between 3 and 19, and the sample size was between 378 and 1,970.…”

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“…The number of RCTs was between 3 and 19, and the sample size was between 378 and 1,970. In 5 SRs/MAs [ 27 – 31 ], the intervention method for the control group was CT or daily life activities, while that for the experimental group was TC or TC combined with the intervention methods for the control group. In 3 SRs/MAs [ 32 – 34 ], the intervention method for the control group was CT or daily life activities, while that for the experimental group was TC exercise.…”

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“…In 3 SRs/MAs [ 32 – 34 ], the intervention method for the control group was CT or daily life activities, while that for the experimental group was TC exercise. In terms of quality evaluation scales, 6 SRs/MAs [ 27 , 29 , 30 , 32 – 34 ] used the Cochrane risk of bias standard, and 2 SRs/MAs [ 28 , 31 ] used the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale.…”

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“…In Phase 2, Domain 1, all SRs/MAs were rated as low risk of bias. In Domain 2, 5 SRs/MAs [ 27 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 34 ] were rated as low risk. In Domain 3, 6 SRs/MAs [ 27 , 28 , 31 – 34 ] of which were rated as low risk of bias, and none of one SR/MA was rated as low risk of bias in Domain 4.…”

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Evidence Quality Assessment of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention in Cognitive Impairment: An Overview of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Chang

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Background. Tai Chi (TC) exercise has recently received wide attention for its efficacy in the management of cognitive impairment. The purpose of this overview is to summarize the available evidence on TC treatment of cognitive impairment and assess its quality. Methods. We retrieved relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) from 7 databases from the time they were established to January 2, 2022. Two reviewers independently evaluated the methodological quality, risk of bias, report quality, and evidence quality of the included SRs/MAs on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The tools used are Assessment System for Evaluating Methodological Quality 2 (AMSTAR-2), the Risk of Bias In Systematic (ROBIS) scale, the list of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Results. This overview finally included 8 SRs/MAs. According to the results of AMSTAR-2, all included SRs/MAs were rated as very low quality. Based on the ROBIS tool, none of the SR/MA had a low risk of bias. In light of PRISMA, all SRs/MAs had reporting deficiencies. According to the GRADE system, there was only 1 high-quality piece of evidence. Conclusion. TC is a promising complementary and alternative therapy for cognitive impairment with high safety profile. However, in view of the low quality of the included SRs/MAs supporting this conclusion, high-quality evidence with a more rigorous study design and a larger sample size is needed before making a recommendation for guidance.

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Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

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INTRODUCTIONIndividuals living in rural communities are at heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which parallels other persistent place‐based health disparities. Identifying multiple potentially modifiable risk factors specific to rural areas that contribute to ADRD is an essential first step in understanding the complex interplay between various barriers and facilitators.METHODSAn interdisciplinary, international group of ADRD researchers convened to address the overarching question of: “What can be done to begin minimizing the rural health disparities that contribute uniquely to ADRD?” In this state of the science appraisal, we explore what is known about the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental influences on ADRD disparities in rural settings.RESULTSA range of individual, interpersonal, and community factors were identified, including strengths of rural residents in facilitating healthy aging lifestyle interventions.DISCUSSIONA location dynamics model and ADRD‐focused future directions are offered for guiding rural practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in mitigating rural disparities.HIGHLIGHTS Rural residents face heightened Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) risks and burdens due to health disparities. Defining the unique rural barriers and facilitators to cognitive health yields insight. The strengths and resilience of rural residents can mitigate ADRD‐related challenges. A novel “location dynamics” model guides assessment of rural‐specific ADRD issues.

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Long-term Tai Chi training reduces the fusion illusion in older adults

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Can Tai Chi Improve Cognitive Function? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Cited by 27 publications

References 32 publications

Evidence Quality Assessment of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention in Cognitive Impairment: An Overview of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Evidence Quality Assessment of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention in Cognitive Impairment: An Overview of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

Long-term Tai Chi training reduces the fusion illusion in older adults

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