Effect of Tai Ji Quan on Cognitive Function in Old Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

VernacularTitle:太极拳运动对社区轻度认知障碍老年人认知功能的影响
Author: Qianbei WANG ; Yu SHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: mild cognitive impairment; Tai Ji Quan; cognitive function; memory; executive function; old
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(6):645-649
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the efficacy of Tai Ji Quan on the elders with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods From June to October, 2015, 108 old people with MCI were divided into control group (n=54) and intervention group (n=54). Both groups studied rele-vant knowledge about MCI and received handbooks. The excise of Tai Ji Quan was regularly conducted in the intervention group at least for-ty minutes a time and four times per week for three months. They were assessed with the Peking Union Medical College Version of Montre-al Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-P) before and after intervention. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of MoCA-P be-tween two groups before intervention (Z<1.425, P>0.05). After intervention, the total scores of MoCA-P, and the scores of visual space func-tion and long delayed recall were higher in the intervention group than in the control group (Z>3.425, P<0.01). Conclusion Tai Ji Quan can effectively improve the cognitive function, especially memory and executive function, in the elderly with MCI.