Meta-analysis of the Improvement of Depressive Symptoms through Baduan-jin
Objective To analyze and evaluate the effect of Baduanjin on improving depressive symptoms,and to provide evidence support for the application of Baduanjin exercise.Methods Randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on the efficacy of Baduanjin in improving depression were searched and collected.After screening,Cochrane was used to assess the quality of the study literature,and NoteExpress 3.2 was used for literature management.Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software to determine the heterogeneity of the study according to the size of Q test(P-value),so that a fixed OR random effects model was used,and then the OR value of the combined effects was calculated and the forest map was drawn.Results A total of 8 RCTs were included.The results show:Compared with the control group,Baduanjin exercise treatment in experimental group decreased SDS,SAS and HAMD score level.Conclusion The existing evidence shows that Baduanjin exercise has a good effect on improving depressive symptoms,can effectively reduce the degree of depression in patients,improve anxiety symptoms,and provide a wider choice for patients with depression.