A prática de Tai Chi na saúde de diabéticos e hipertensos: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

This study aimed to systematize the panorama of evidence of the effect of CT on the health of individuals with Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM). This is an integrative review in which a search was conducted in the PubMed, Scielo, LILACS, and BVS databases. Studies published in the last 20 years, in English, Portuguese and Spanish, which discussed the theme of the practice of Tai Chi in individuals with SAH and DM, were included. Studies that did not meet the proposed theme, were not available in full, duplicates and gray literature were excluded. Twenty-one studies were identified, with different designs, carried out mostly in China (n=12), which demonstrated the positive impact of engaging in this bodily practice on the health of hypertensive and diabetic patients, such as blood pressure reduction, glycemic, and lipid control. Benefits in other physical and psychosocial aspects that are important for the maintenance of well-being and better quality of life were also described. Some studies did not find significant improvement (n=04). It is concluded that most of the reviewed studies reported health benefits for individuals with SAH and DM associated with the practice of Tai Chi. Although some studies did not show significant results, there was also no mention of damage to health.