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KMID : 0922320230300030252
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2023 Volume.30 No. 3 p.252 ~ p.263
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Effect of the Tai Chi Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life among Older Adults in the Community: A Preliminary Study
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Song Rha-Yun
Jang Tae-Jeong
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Abstract
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Purpose: To assess the feasibility, safety, and preliminary estimates of effectiveness of Tai Chi on the functional outcomes of older adults in the community.
Methods: This was a mixed-method study that employed a single-group repeated measure design and in-depth interviews. Nine older adults were recruited from the community were recruited to participate in a Tai Chi program, conducted twice weekly for 6 months. Research outcomes included physical function, cognitive function, and quality of life, measured at intervals of 3 and 6 months.
Findings: Tai Chi exercises were gradually conducted based on the health status of the older adults. All participants actively participated in the program with an average attendance of 90%. Consequently, the participants showed significant improvements in mobility and their memory recall ability at both 3 and 6 months. Additionally, the results of the Stroop test exhibited improvement 3 months after the commencement of the study program. Quality of life of the participants improved according to the mild cognitive impairment questionnaire, but it did not show significant improvement in health-related quality of life.
Conclusion: The Tai Chi exercise program was a safe and, feasible program to improve the physical function, cognitive function, quality of life among the older adults in the community.
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KEYWORD
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Cognitive Functioning, Elderly, Exercise Program, Quality of life, Tai Chi
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