Table 4.
Summary of evidence about psychological and clinical outcomes.
| Outcome | Evidence Supporting Qi Gong Integration |
|---|---|
| Quality of life | YES |
| Sleep quality | YES * |
| Cancer-related fatigue | YES |
| Depression | Uncertain |
| Anxiety | Uncertain |
| Stress/distress | NO |
| Cognitive impairment | YES ** |
| Cancer-related symptoms: dyspnea | NO |
| Cancer-related symptoms: pain | NO |
| Cancer-related symptoms: nausea and vomiting | YES * |
| Cancer-related symptoms: appetite, bowel function | YES * |
The table summarizes the evidence in favor or against the effect of Qigong intervention on psychological and clinical outcomes. YES = most of the evidence supports the effect of Qigong; Uncertain = the evidence is contradictory on the effect of Qi Gong; No = most of the evidence does not support the effect of Qigong. * Dosage and/or timing dependent; ** favoring objective measures.