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Effects of Group Tai Chi Exercise Prograam on Body Mass Index(BMI), Positive and Negative Psychiatric Symptoms in Patient with Schizophrenia  

Kwon, Yun-Hee (Department of Nursing, Taegu Science University)
Kwag, Oh-Gye (Department of Nursing, Kyungwoon University)
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The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing / v.14, no.2, 2011 , pp. 129-135 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to examine the effects of Tai Chi exercise program on BMI, positive and negative psychiatric symptoms in patient with schizophrenia. Methods: The participants were patient with schizophrenia in S psychiatric hospital in D city. Twenty five patients were assigned to experimental group, and 26 patients were assigned to control group. Data were collected from May 9, to July 8, 2011. The Tai Chi exercise program was conducted with a duration of 60 minutes, 2 times a week for 8 weeks (a total 8 times). Measures were BMI, positive and negative psychiatric symptoms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and t-test with SPSS/WIN 19.0 version. Result: The experimental group received Tai Chi exercise program had a significant changes in BMI, positive and negative psychiatric symptoms. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that Tai Chi exercise program is an effective intervention program to improve the BMI, positive and negative psychiatric symptoms of patients with schizophrenia.
Keywords
Tai Chi; Schizophrenia; Body Mass Index; Symptoms;
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