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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2011.18.1.103

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise and Auricular Acupressure in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis  

Lee, Hea-Young (Health Policy Research Institute, Korean Nurses Association)
Hale, Claire (School of Healthcare, University of Leeds)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.18, no.1, 2011 , pp. 103-112 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a program of Tai Chi and auricular acupressure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: The study design was a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 14 outpatients with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis based on the American College of Rheumatology Standards. The setting was a Academic Section of Musculoskeletal Disease in the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine in United Kingdom. The program was Tai Chi exercise with auricular acupressure per two times a week, for twelve weeks. Results: A program of Tai Chi with auricular acupressure showed significant improvements in amount of pain of RADAI, 28 Joint count swollen, fatigue, physical, affect and symptom of AIMS2, function and symptom of ASES (p<0.05). However, no differences were found in the score of self-efficacy relate to the pain, and quality of healthy related life to social interaction. Conclusion: In order to improve the quality of healthy related life and self-efficacy relate to the pain, it requires long-term intervention. Also different research designs are needed to confirm the effect of this study.
Keywords
Tai Chi; Rheumatoid Arthritis;
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