Effect of Sitting Ba-Duan-Jin Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life Among Older Adults: A Preliminary Study.
Rehabil Nurs
; 45(5): 271-278, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to ascertain whether ba-duan-jin (BDJ) can improve balance and enhance the quality of life among older adults.DESIGN:
This pilot study was designed as a single group pre-post comparison test.METHODS:
Sixteen older adults were qualified and recruited for this study at local retirement communities. Assessments for pre- and postintervention among the subjects included Single-Leg Stance, Chair Rising Test, Tinetti Balance Test, Modified Falls Efficacy Scale, and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire for quality of life.FINDINGS:
After 12 weeks of BDJ training, significant improvements were identified in Single-Leg Stance, Tinetti Balance Test, Modified Falls Efficacy Scale, and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (all p < .01); however not for the Chair Rising Test (p > .05).CONCLUSION:
The results indicate that BDJ can improve balance, lower extremity strength, quality of life, and decrease fear of falling among older adults. CLINICAL RELEVANCE BDJ is an effective rehabilitation training method and can improve balance and motor function among older people. Rehabilitation nursing plays a key role in functional rehabilitation of older people.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Therapeutic Methods and Therapies TCIM:
Terapias_mente_y_cuerpo
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Tai_chi
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Tai Ji
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Postural Balance
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Sitting Position
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Rehabil Nurs
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China