The health effects of Baduanjin exercise (a type of Qigong exercise) in breast cancer survivors: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial.

•Baduanjin exercise is a Chinese traditional Qigong exercise composed of eight movements with the features of coordinating body and mind.•There is an increasing evidence to support the positive effects of Baduanjin exercise on health outcomes in various groups of people.•In this study the efficacy of Baduanjin exercise for breast cancer survivors has been assessed via a single-blind randomized controlled trial.•Breast cancer survivors underwent 6 months of Baduanjin exercise indicated positive outcomes on physical and psychological health recovery.•Baduanjin exercise is worth recommended by oncology nurses for breast cancer survivors during their long rehabilitation journeys.