Trial reportBMC complementary and alternative medicine2017
Subjective perceived impact of Tai Chi training on physical and mental health among community older adults at risk for ischemic stroke: a qualitative study.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- A bibliometric and visualization analysis for global research trends in Wushu and mental health (1981-2024).Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
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- Network Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise on Stroke Patients.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of mind-body therapies on the mental health of women victims of violence: A meta-analysis.Archives of women's mental health · 2025Pooled it
- Tai Chi exercise improves age-associated decline in cerebrovascular function: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2021Trial
- Tai Chi as a Mind-Body Intervention to Address Chronic Pain in Socially Isolated Older Adults: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Evaluating the impact of tai chi therapy on stress reduction among older adults.Bioinformation · 2024Article
- New perspectives on migraine treatment: a review of the mechanisms and effects of complementary and alternative therapies.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Review
- Effect of Tai Chi Yunshou training on the balance and motor functions of stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Review
- Chronic Pain in the Elderly: Mechanisms and Perspectives.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2022Review
- Family Functioning and Optimism as Protective Factors of Life Satisfaction Among Stroke Patients During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Shenyang, China.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Comparative Study of the Effects of Tai Chi and Square Dance on Immune Function, Physical Health, and Life Satisfaction in Urban Empty-Nest Older Adults.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Comparative study of physiologic characteristics between the newly compiled Bafa Wubu of tai chi and 24 form simplified tai chi.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Effect of Tai Chi for post-stroke mental disorders and sleep disorders: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2018Article
- Exploring Guolin Qigong (Mind-Body Exercise) for Improving Cancer Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: A Mixed Method Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
- "No Pain, More Gain": Subjective Responses to a T'ai Chi and Qigong Program For Back Pain.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthArticle
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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence from quantitative studies suggest that Tai Chi produces a variety of health-related benefits, but few qualitative studies have investigated how older adults perceive the benefit of Tai Chi. The objective of the current study was to qualitatively evaluate the perceived benefits of Tai Chi practice among community older population.
methodsThis study was conducted with participants from a trial examining the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi training on ischemic stroke risk in community older adults (n = 170). A total of 20 participants were randomly selected from a convenience sample of participants who had completed 12-week Tai Chi training (n = 68) were interviewed regarding their perceived benefit on physical and mental health and whether Tai Chi exercise was suitable for the elderly.
resultsAll participants agreed that Tai Chi training could relax their body and make them comfortable. Most of them thought Tai Chi training could promote physical health, including relieving pain, enhancing digestion, strengthening immunity, enhancing energy and improving sleep quality, enhancing their mental and emotional state (e.g. improving mood and reducing anxiety, improving concentration and promoting interpersonal relationship). Most of participants also agreed that Tai Chi exercise was appropriate for community older people. Three primary themes emerged from content analysis: Improving physical health; Enhancing mental and emotional state; Conforming with the request of the elderly.
conclusionThe findings indicate that regular Tai Chi exercise may have positive benefits in terms of improved physical health and mental state among community elderly population, and may be useful and feasible body-mind exercise to community elderly population for its positive effects and advantages.
trial registrationChiCTR ChiCTR-TRC-13003601 . Registered 23 July 2014.
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