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Trial reportInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Effects of a Tai Chi-Based Stroke Rehabilitation Program on Symptom Clusters, Physical and Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life: A Randomized Feasibility Study.

Rhayun Song, Moonkyoung Park, Taejeong Jang, Jiwon Oh, Min Kyun Sohn

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Trial report in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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23 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Rhayun SongCollege of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9461-4246
Moonkyoung ParkCollege of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-6693-0540
Taejeong JangCollege of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Korea.
Jiwon OhCollege of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.
Min Kyun SohnCollege of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2548-545X
Chungnam National University · KRWoosuk University · KR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stroke survivors suffer from disease-associated symptoms. Tai Chi can be a beneficial approach to provide an adapted form of intervention to manage their symptoms. The study aimed to determine the effects of a Tai Chi-based stroke rehabilitation program on symptom clusters, physical and cognitive functions, and stroke-specific quality of life among stroke survivors in Korea. Thirty-four stroke survivors were randomly assigned to receive either the Tai Chi-based program or the stroke-symptom management program. The feasibility of the program and its effects on the outcomes were assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Repeated measures ANOVA showed that most symptoms improved in both groups during the 6-month period, but swallowing-related symptoms improved significantly in the Tai Chi group. Based on the interaction effect, Tai Chi was more effective on flexor muscle strength, ambulation, and activities of daily living and cognitive function over 6 months than their counterparts. Among SS-QOL dimensions, the Tai Chi group showed significant improvements in the thinking and self-care dimensions. The Tai Chi-based stroke rehabilitation program was feasible and safely applicable to stroke survivors in the community settings. This program could improve symptoms, physical and cognitive function, leading to improvements in the self-care dimension of the SS-QOL among stroke survivors.

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Stroke RehabilitationTai JiActivities of Daily LivingCognitionFeasibility StudiesHumansQuality of LifeRepublic of KoreaSyndromephysical functional performancequality of lifestrokesymptom clusterTai Chi

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PMID34065178
PMCPMC8160714
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