The Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Depression, Quality of Life and Self-efficacy in Patients with Parkinson's Disease / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 467-474, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-646818
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To examine the effects of Tai Chi exercise (TCE) on depression, quality of life and self-efficacy in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).METHOD:
A nonequivalent control-group pre and posttest design was used. Of the 30 participants 15 were assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. The experimental group participated in 8 weeks of TCE which included one day of exercise with instructor on site and 3 days of self-exercise at home guided by a videotape.RESULTS:
The 8 weeks of TCE were found to be significantly effective in enhancing quality of life and self-efficacy. However there was no significant difference in the level of depression.CONCLUSION:
These results suggest that TCE has positive effect on quality of life and self-efficacy in patients with PD. Research over an extended period with the TCE intervention is recommended to identify further effects.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parkinson Disease
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Quality of Life
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Videotape Recording
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Tai Ji
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Depression
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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