Effects of mind-body exercise on PTSD symptoms, depression and anxiety in PTSD patients: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

Lin Zhu; Long Li; Xiao-Zhi Li; Lin Wang

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000024447

Effects of mind-body exercise on PTSD symptoms, depression and anxiety in PTSD patients: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 29;100(4):e24447. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024447.

Authors

Lin Zhu¹, Long Li¹, Xiao-Zhi Li², Lin Wang³

Affiliations

¹ School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou.
² Department of Physical Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu.
³ Department of Physical Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China.

Abstract

Background: The present study aimed to systematically analyze the effects of mind-body exercise on PTSD symptom, depression and anxiety among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to provide a scientific evidence-based exercise prescription. Meanwhile, it will also help reduce the global mental health burden of COVID-19.

Methods: Both Chinese and English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang) were used as sources of data to search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1980 to September 2020 relating to the effects of mind-body exercise on PTSD symptom, depression and anxiety in PTSD patients.

Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis will provide stronger evidence on the effectiveness and safety of mind-body exercise for PTSD symptoms in PTSD patients.

Systematic review registration: INPLASY2020120072.

MeSH terms

Anxiety Disorders / therapy*
COVID-19 / psychology*
Depression / therapy*
Humans
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Mind-Body Therapies*
Pandemics
Research Design*
SARS-CoV-2
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*
Systematic Reviews as Topic

Abstract

MeSH terms

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