Physical and psychological effects of Qigong exercise in community-dwelling older adults: An exploratory study

作者：Chang Pei Shiun^*; Knobf M Tish; Oh Byeonsang; Funk Marjorie

来源：Geriatric Nursing, 2018, 39(1): 88-94.

DOI：10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.07.004

• Qigong
• Older adults
• Functional health
• Spiritual well-being
• Psychological health

Older adults need exercise programs that correspond to age-related changes. The purpose of this study was to explore preliminary effects of an 8-week Qigong exercise intervention on the physical ability, functional and psychological health, and spiritual well-being of community-dwelling older adults. Forty-five community-dwelling adults with the mean age of 74.8 years participated a 1-h Health Qigong exercise session twice weekly for 8 weeks. The majority were female (84%) and white (91%), and lived with their spouse (49%). Physical ability (p < 0.001), functional health (p = 0.001), balance (p < 0.001), functional reach (p < 0.001), depression (p = 0.005), and spiritual well-being (p = 0.004) improved significantly after the 8-week intervention. Most participants perceived physical ability, mental health, and spiritual well-being benefits. No adverse events were reported. A twice weekly Qigong exercise program over 8 weeks is feasible and has potential to improve physical ability, functional health, balance, psychological health, and spiritual well-being in older adults.

• 出版日期2018-2