3.5.1. Lung Function

In FEV1, only additional massage showed significantly better results compared to ROC alone (MD 0.74 L, 95% CI 0.08 to 1.40). In FVC, additional acupressure resulted in significant improvement while tuina showed borderline better results compared to ROC alone (MD 0.33 L, 95% CI from 0.17 to 0.47; MD 0.26 L, 95% CI from −0.05 to 0.58) (Table 3). In FEV1/FVC, additional massage showed significantly better results not only compared to ROC alone (MD 20.00%, 95% CI from 12.16 to 27.84) but also compared to additional acupressure (MD 19.18%, 95% CI from 10.23 to 28.13) and additional tuina (MD 16.99%, 95% CI from 7.86 to 26.13). No statistically significant differences between the interventions were observed (Table 4). The most optimal treatment based on SUCRA in FEV1 and FEV1/FVC was additional massage, followed by additional tuina and acupuncture, and ROC. Furthermore, the most optimal treatment in FVC was additional acupressure, followed by additional tuina and ROC (Table 5).

**Table 3.** Network league table of FEV1 (L) (right upper part) and FVC (L) (left lower part).


Note: Data are presented in mean difference (95% confidence interval). The result underlined meant it had statistical significance. Abbreviations. ACU—acupuncture; FEV1—forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC—forced vital capacity; MAS—massage; ROC—routine care; TUI—tuina.

**Table 4.** Network league table of FEV1/FVC (%) (right upper part) and 6 min walking distance (m) (left lower part).


Note: Data are presented in mean difference (95% confidence interval). The result underlined meant it had statistical significance. Abbreviations. ACU—acupuncture; FEV1—forced expiratory volume in one second; FRF—foot reflexology; FVC—forced vital capacity; MAS—massage; ROC—routine care; TUI—tuina.

**Table 5.** SUCRA for interventions on each outcome.


Abbreviations. ACU—acupuncture; FEV1—forced expiratory volume in one second; FRF—foot reflexology; FVC—forced vital capacity; MAS—massage; ROC—routine care; TUI—tuina; 6MWD—6 min walking distance.
