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KMID : 0806120080380040620
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대한간호학회지
2008 Volume.38 No. 4 p.620 ~ p.628
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Effects of Tai Chi Exercise Program on Physical Fitness, Fall related Perception and Health Status in Institutionalized Elders
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Liu Ming-Ren
So Hee-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose:The purpose was to identify the effects of a Tai Chi exercise program on physical fitness, fall related
perceptionand health status among institutionalized elderly.
Methods:A quasi-experimental research was carried out with a nonequivalentcontrol group pretest-posttest design. There were 23 subjects in the experimental group and 24 in the control group.The data was gathered by structured questionnaires about fall related perception, and health status. Physical fitness wasmeasured by an exercise therapist with a blind principle.
Results: At the completion of the 12 weeks Tai Chi exercise program,flexibility (F=4.50, p=.00), and ability to balance (F=3.27, p=.00) had increased significantly. Fall related perceptionshowed significant improvement in the fear of falling (F=-3.52, p=.00). Physical functioning (F=3.38, p=.00), role limitationphysical(F=2.67, p=.01), role limitation-emotional (F=2.47, p=.02). and general health (F=3.88, p=.00) in health status showedsignificant differences between the two groups.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed Tai Chi exercise as a useful nursingintervention for elderly that enhances flexibility and balance, decreases fall related perception and also increases thehealth status. Further research is warranted to compare the potential effects of Tai Chi exercise and its health benefits fromother types of exercise or martial arts.
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KEYWORD
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Tai Chi, Physical fitness, Fall, Health status
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