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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2018.25.3.230

Comparison of Subjective Symptoms, Physical Fitness, Depression and Self-efficacy before and after Tai Chi in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Based on 3 Years' Data  

Son, Jung Tae (College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University)
Hwang, Hye-Young (Nursing Department Daegu Catholic University Hospital)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.25, no.3, 2018 , pp. 230-239 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether subjective symptoms, physical fitness, and emotional variables were improved after participating in a 6-week Tai Chi program in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: 23 rheumatoid arthritis patients participated in the Yang style Tai Chi for arthritis patients 90 minutes session conducted twice a week at the Arthritis Center of D University Hospital. The main outcome of current studies included self-reported scores of subjective symptoms(pain, sleep satisfaction, and fatigue), physical fitness tests, and depression (PHQ-9) and self-efficacy investigated with questionnaire before and after participating in Tai Chi. Results: After participating in Tai Chi, participants perceived lesser pain (t=2.61, p=.016) and fatigue (Z=-2.32, p=.020), and reported improved sleep satisfaction (t=-3.56, p=.002). In the physical fitness test, there were significant improvement in muscle strength (upper limb: t=-7.19, p<.001, lower limb: t=-4.86, p<.001), and balance (right t=-3.70, p=.001; left t=-2.30, p=.031). Depression (t=3.87, p=.001) and self-efficacy (Z=-3.44, p=.001) improved significantly after participating in Tai Chi. Conclusion: Tai Chi had beneficial effects on subjective symptoms and emotional variables as well as physical fitness. Therefore, the program could be recommended in the patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Keywords
Rheumatoid arthritis; Tai Chi; Physical fitness; Depression; Self-efficacy;
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