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Titre : | The effect of Tai Chi on quality of life in male older people: A randomized controlled clinical trial (2018) |
Auteurs : | Alireza Tajik ; Nahid Rejeh ; Majideb Heravi-karimooi ; et al. |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (Vol. 33, November 2018) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 191-196 |
Note générale : | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.009 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci Essai clinique ; Hommes ; Qualité de vie ; Sujet âgé ; Tai chi ; Thérapies complémentaires |
Résumé : |
Background and aim
Physical activity can improve the mental and physical functioning of older people. This study investigated the impact of Tai Chi exercise on the quality of life of older men. Methods This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 132 older men in an urban area of Iran. The subjects were randomly assigned into two groups: a Tai Chi intervention group and a control group (n = 66 per group). Quality of life was evaluated using the Leiden-Padua quality of life questionnaire before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed using analytical statistics via the SPSS software. Results After eight weeks of Tai Chi exercise, the mean scores of quality of life in different areas demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p Conclusion This study illustrated that the 8-week Tai Chi intervention had a positive effect on quality of life in older men. |
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