Effects of traditional Chinese exercise on patients with cognitive impairment: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta‐analysis

Abstract

With the rapid ageing of the world population, the prevalence of cognitive impairment (CI) is dramatically increasing (Jia, 2016).Due to its high incidence and heavy burden on health care, CI has attracted increasing attention in the field of geriatric care (Andrén & Elmståhl, 2007). As a progressive stage of CI, dementia is characterized by multiple cognitive and behavioural disorders, it affects 50 million people around the world, and this number will roughly triple

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“…Therefore, these two types of exercises are helpful low-intensity physical activities for different physical and mental health purposes in older adults (Jiang & Zou, 2013; Li et al, 2021; Tao et al, 2017). Tai Chi is suitable to energize the liver and kidney, and Baduanjin is associated with substantial improvement in cognition, followed by Tai Chi (Jiang & Zou, 2013; Li et al, 2021). Baduanjin and Tai Chi also challenge age-related memory loss (Tao et al, 2017).…”

“…Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin require a meditative mind and mental focus while executing body movements. Therefore, these two types of exercises are helpful low-intensity physical activities for different physical and mental health purposes in older adults (Jiang & Zou, 2013; Li et al, 2021; Tao et al, 2017). Tai Chi is suitable to energize the liver and kidney, and Baduanjin is associated with substantial improvement in cognition, followed by Tai Chi (Jiang & Zou, 2013; Li et al, 2021).…”

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“…Li et al [144] studied the effects of four kinds of traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) on patients with cognitive impairment.…”

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