Evidence for the efficacy of Tai Chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis: an overview of systematic reviews
São Paulo med. j
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139(2): 91-97, Mar.-Apr. 2021. tab, graf
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease with higher prevalence among women aged between 30 and 50 years and general prevalence of 1% worldwide. Interventions promoting improvement of quality of life for individuals with RA are required. Tai Chi appears to be a low-cost alternative, with studies showing positive results from this technique. However, regarding aspects of RA such as pain and sensitivity, studies remain inconclusive.OBJECTIVES:
To compare the effectiveness of the Tai Chi method for treating patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, among systematic reviews. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
Overview of systematic reviews with Cochrane and non-Cochrane methodology.METHODS:
Systematic reviews involving quasi-randomized and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on use of Tai Chi, with no restrictions regarding the date and language of publication, were included.RESULTS:
Three systematic reviews were included. The effects of Tai Chi associated with education and stretching exercises versus education and stretching were evaluated in these reviews. They showed that improvements in the variables of mood, depression and functional index were associated with use of Tai Chi.CONCLUSIONS:
The findings suggest that clinical improvement was achieved, although not statistically significant with regard to pain and disease pattern, as assessed using the ACR20 measurement. Improvements relating to disability and quality of life were also seen. There was a low level of evidence and therefore caution in data analysis is recommended. The three studies included showed poor reliability for providing an accurate and complete summary of use of Tai Chi among people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. PROSPERO CRD42019125501.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Tai Chi Chuan
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Overview
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Fatores de risco
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Revisões Sistemáticas Avaliadas
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
São Paulo med. j
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicina
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Escola Superior em Ciências da Saúde/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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