Table 2.
Characteristics of the included SRs/MAs.
| Citation | Trials (subjects) | Intervention group | Control group | Quality assessment | Main results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cao et al. [21] | 31 (3,045) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Baduanjin exercise can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in COPD patients. |
| Liu et al. [22] | 20 (1,975) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT | Physical therapy evidence database scale | Baduanjin exercise as a complementary therapy can improve exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life in COPD patients. |
| Chen et al. [23] | 12 (1,245) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Baduanjin exercise can improve lung function, improve exercise tolerance, and improve the quality of life of patients with COPD. |
| Han et al. [24] | 9 (960) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Baduanjin exercise can improve lung function and exercise endurance in COPD patients. |
| Li et al. [25] | 12 (1,179) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Baduanjin exercise can improve lung function and exercise endurance in COPD patients. |
| Xie et al. [26] | 25 (2,058) | Baduanjin+control group | CM, RA, BT, HE | Cochrane criteria | Baduanjin exercise as a complementary therapy can improve exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life in COPD patients. |
| Xiao et al. [27] | 14 (920) | Liuzijue+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Liuzijue exercise can effectively improve dyspnea, exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life in COPD patients. |
| Gao et al. [28] | 16 (1,039) | Liuzijue+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Liuzijue exercise can effectively improve dyspnea, exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life in COPD patients. |
| Liu et al. [29] | 10 (578) | Liuzijue+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Liuzijue can improve exercise tolerance, respiratory function, and quality of life in patients with stable COPD. |
| Zhang et al. [30] | 18 (1,036) | Liuzijue+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Liuzijue can improve exercise tolerance, respiratory function, and quality of life in patients with stable COPD. |
| Tong et al. [31] | 10 (993) | Liuzijue, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Wuqinxi+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Qigong exercise improved lung function, exercise capacity, and patients' quality of life within 6 months. |
| Li et al. [32] | 20 (1,824) | Liuzijue, Baduanjin, Yijinjing+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Qigong exercise combined with basic therapy can improve lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in stable COPD patients compared with basic therapy. |
| Yuan et al. [33] | 8 (578) | Wuqinxi, Wuqinxi+control group | CM, RA, BT | Cochrane criteria | Wuqinxi exercise can improve lung function in COPD patients. |
Note: CM: conventional medicine; RA: routine activities; BT: breathing training; HE: health education.