The effects of mind body exercise on anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

To make a comprehensive evaluation of the anxiolytic effects of Mind body exercise (MBE) therapy and potential variations in demographic and intervention characteristics. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, the Web of Science, PsycINFO...

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Published in:Mental health and physical activity 2024-03, Vol.26, p.100587, Article 100587
Main Authors: Lin, Xuan, Zheng, Jiaxin, Zhang, Qian, Li, Youfa
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anxiety
Meta-analysis
Mind body exercise
Randomized controlled trials
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Summary:To make a comprehensive evaluation of the anxiolytic effects of Mind body exercise (MBE) therapy and potential variations in demographic and intervention characteristics. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, the Web of Science, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before 1 May 2023. Pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs) and moderator analysis were used. A total of 61 studies (k = 76) were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with the control groups (n = 2972), the MBE intervention groups (n = 2984) had significantly reduced anxiety with a small effect (SMD = 0.454, 95% CI: 0.353 to 0.556, p 
ISSN:1755-2966
DOI:10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100587