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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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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Quality of Life / Videotape Recording / Tai Ji / Depression Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing Year: 2008 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Quality of Life / Videotape Recording / Tai Ji / Depression Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing Year: 2008 Type: Article