Journal of muscle and joint health (근관절건강학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 1
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- Pages.42-51
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- 2007
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- 1975-9398(pISSN)
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- 2288-789X(eISSN)
The Evaluation of Tai-Chi Self-help Program for Osteoarthritis Patients
골관절염 환자의 타이치 자조관리 프로그램 효과
- Choi, Mi-Kyung (Hanyang University Hospital) ;
- Won, Dong-Hee (Hanyang University Hospital) ;
- Kim, Yeoun-Ju (Hanyang University Hospital) ;
- Choi, Mi-Ok (Hanyang University Hospital) ;
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Lim, Nan-Young
(Department of Nursing, Hanyang University)
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- Song, Jung-Hee (Hanyang University)
- Published : 2007.04.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Tai-Chi self-help program for osteoarthritis patients. Method: This study was performed from 1th August. to 30th Dec. 2006. 27 osteoarthritis patients were participated in the Tai-Chi self-help program. Outcome measures were pain, flexibility and balance, self-efficacy. Data were analysed by SPSS WIN 12.0. Result: There were statistically significant in balance and knee flexibility. but no significant differences were found in pain and self-efficacy. Conclusion: In conclusion, Tai-Chi self-help program was proved to be an effective nursing intervention to increase the balance and flexibility. Also 12 forms of Tai-Chi self-help program has been found safely applicable to the patients with osteoarthritis for 8 weeks. A rigorous research design should be further considered to identify the long-term benefit for this population.