Effects of a TaiChi Program for Early Mastectomy Patients / 여성건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
;
: 43-50, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-56539
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
There is a need to apply the Tai Chi program to help early mastectomy patients improve their upper limb functions and for the emotional state as well.METHOD:
Participants were recruited at breast cancer centers of two general hospitals from February 17 to April 25, 2005. Twenty-five subjects in the experimental group and 23 subjects in the control group participated for 12 weeks. The Tai chi program consisted of breast cancer self management education and a Tai Chi exercise program. Range of motion of the shoulder joint was determined by the Uni-level inclinometer, and functional assessment of the shoulder was evaluated with the tool. Data was analyzed by SPSS 11.RESULT:
The experimental group had significantly increased shoulder range of motion, especially in external rotation, upper limb function and emotional state compared with the control group after program for 12 weeks.CONCLUSION:
This program makes it possible to be independent and have a positive everyday life. In addition, it can help keep a healthy lifestyle in mastectomy women.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Self Care
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Shoulder
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Shoulder Joint
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Breast Neoplasms
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Tai Ji
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Upper Extremity
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Education
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Hospitals, General
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Life Style
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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