The Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Depression, Quality of Life and Self-efficacy in Patients with Parkinson's Disease.
- Author:
Dong Won CHOI
1
;
Kyeong Yae SOHNG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. dionia21@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Parkinson's disease;
Tai Chi Exercise;
Depression;
Quality of life;
Self-efficacy
- MeSH:
Depression;
Humans;
Parkinson Disease;
Quality of Life;
Tai Ji;
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- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2008;15(4):467-474
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
