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KMID : 0604720070140010042
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Journal of Rheumatology Health
2007 Volume.14 No. 1 p.42 ~ p.51
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The Evaluation of Tai-Chi Self-help Program for Osteoarthritis Patients
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Choi Mi-Kyung
Kim Yeoun-Ju
Choi Mi-Ok
Lim Nan-Young
Song Jung-Hee
Won Dong-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Tai-Chi self-help program for osteoarthritis patients.
Method: This study was performed from 1th August. to 30th Dec. 2006. 27 osteoarthritis patients were participated in the Tai-Chi self-help program. Outcome measures were pain, flexibility and balance, self-efficacy. Data were analysed by SPSS WIN 12.0.
Result: There were statistically significant in balance and knee flexibility. but no significant differences were found in pain and self-efficacy.
Conclusion: In conclusion, Tai-Chi self-help program was proved to be an effective nursing intervention to increase the balance and flexibility. Also 12 forms of Tai-Chi self-help program has been found safely applicable to the patients with osteoarthritis for 8 weeks. A rigorous research design should be further considered to identify the long-term benefit for this population.
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KEYWORD
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Tai-chi self-help program, Osteoarthritis
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