Meta-analysis of Tai chi's fall prevention effect in the elderly
Objective: This study was intended to assess the effect of Tai Chi on the prevention of fall among the elderly. Methods: Relevant randomized controlled trials published since inception up to 6 January 2019 were selected in the electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Editorial Board of Journal of Hainan Medical University
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Hainan Medical University |
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Online Access: | http://www.hnykdxxb.com/PDF/202007/13.pdf |
Summary: | Objective: This study was intended to assess the effect of Tai Chi on the prevention of fall
among the elderly. Methods: Relevant randomized controlled trials published since inception
up to 6 January 2019 were selected in the electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library,
Web of Science, EMBASE, CBM, CNKI and Wan fang). Two researchers independently
screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the literature quality. Publication bias was
assessed by Forest plot, Begg's test and Egger's test. STATA 14.0 software was used to do metaanalysis
on the relationship between TAI Chi and fall. This study was registered at international
prospective register of systematic Reviews (number: CRD42019122958). Results: A total of
6 RCTs were included. The results showed that, the incidence of fall among the elderly in Tai
Chi group is less than that of blank group [RR= 0.44 (0.21-0.90)], but no statistical difference
in the comparison of Tai Chi plus education and education [RR= 0.96 (0.76-1.22)], which
was also supported by subgroup analysis. Meanwhile, similar result also appeared in the
comparison of Tai Chi group and education group [RR=0.73(0.51-1.06)]. Conclusion: Tai Chi
could reduce the incidence of falls among the elderly, but the effect of Tai Chi plus education /
Tai Chi on the incidence of falls is consistent with education alone. Therefore, we should pay
attention to fall-related education among the elderly. |
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ISSN: | 1007-1237 1007-1237 |