@article{ref1,
title="Well-being of institutionalized elders after Yang-style Tai Chi practice",
journal="Journal of clinical nursing",
year="2007",
author="Chen, Kuei-Min and Hsu, Ya-Chuan and Chen, Wen-Ting and Tseng, Hung-Fu",
volume="16",
number="5",
pages="845 - 852",
abstract="Aims and objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Tai Chi on the physical and psychological well-being of elders who resided in long-term care facilities. Background. The beneficial effects of Tai Chi on elders' well-being have been well-documented; however, most of the studies focused on community-dwelling or healthier elders. Design and methods. In this longitudinal, time-series, quasi-experimental study, a convenience sample of 28 institutionalized elders was recruited. A six-month Yang-style Tai Chi intervention was administered twice a week for 60 minutes per practice. The well-being outcome variables, including physical and mental health status, blood pressure, quality of sleep, occurrence of falls and fear of falling, were measured before the intervention and then at one-month, two-month, three-month and six-month intervals. Results. Results indicated that the physical health status and social functioning of frail elders were significantly improved after Tai Chi practice [F(4,24) = 3.42, p = 0.038; F(4,24) = 9.66, p = 0.001 respectively]. Conclusions. Tai Chi practice is beneficial for frail older people. Relevance to clinical practice. The findings provide a basis for using Yang-style Tai Chi as a floor activity in long-term care facilities to promote the well-being of the older residents.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0962-1067",
doi="10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01448.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01448.x"
}