Summary:
In patients with chronic coronary syndrome, a 12-week hybrid Tai Chi cardiac rehabilitation programme (TCCRP) significantly reduced perceived psychological stress and oxidative stress markers compared to a conventional exercise cardiac rehabilitation programme (CECRP), three sessions per week for 12 weeks, though it was associated with no reported adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), undergoing cardiac rehabilitation while continuing routine drug treatments. |
| Intervention | A 12-week hybrid Tai Chi cardiac rehabilitation programme (TCCRP), conducted three times weekly. |
| Comparison | A 12-week conventional exercise cardiac rehabilitation programme (CECRP), also conducted three times weekly. |
| Outcome | TCCRP significantly decreased CPSS scores (MD = -7.71, p < 0.001), increased antioxidant enzyme levels (CAT and GSH-Px, p < 0.001), and reduced oxidative stress marker ox-LDL. Spearman’s correlation showed CPSS positively correlated with ox-LDL (r = 0.569) and negatively with GSH-Px (r = -0.585). No significant adverse events were reported. |
Source: Meize Cui, et al. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Tai Chi Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme for Psychological Stress Reduction and Oxidative Stress in Patients With Chronic Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Read article here.
