Trial reportAging & mental health2023
Tai chi or health education for older adults with hypertension: effects on mental health and psychological resilience to COVID-19.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- A bibliometric and visualization analysis for global research trends in Wushu and mental health (1981-2024).Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Community-based interventions to support aging in place and functional independence in older adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong intervention on anxiety and stress in diabetic and hypertensive Brazilian patients: a randomized controlled trial.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2025Trial
- Tai Chi versus health education as a frailty intervention for community-dwelling older adults with hypertension.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2023Trial
- Tai Chi Training and Pre-Competition Anxiety in High-Level Competitive Athletes: A Chain Mediation Model of Flow and Mental Toughness.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Global research trends and hotspots in the health effects of Tai Chi on older adults: a bibliometric analysis (2010-2025).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The relationship between Tai Chi practice, Psychological Resilience, and depression in older adults: an integrated study of mediation and network analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Tai Chi for cardiovascular wellness: Integrating an ancient practice into modern therapeutic approaches.BioMedicine · 2025Review
- Post-traumatic stress in older, community-dwelling adults with hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic: An investigation of pre-pandemic sociodemographic, health, and vascular and inflammatory biomarker predictors.Journal of health psychology · 2024Article
- The impact of mind-body exercise on the quality of life in older adults: the chain mediation effect of perceived social support and psychological resilience.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare the effectiveness of 12 weeks of community-based, in-person, group Tai Chi (TC) and Health Education (HAP-E) in improving health and wellbeing in older adults with hypertension and in promoting psychological resilience during COVID-19.
methodsA 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) in San Diego County, USA. Self-reported depressive symptoms, anxiety, sleep disturbances, gratitude, resilience, mental and physical health were assessed in-person pre- and post-intervention, and by long-term follow-up surveys during COVID-19. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess study arm differences over time and logistic regression to identify predictors of positive intervention response.
resultsOf 182 randomized participants (72.6 ± 7.9 yrs; 72% female), 131 completed the intervention. Modest improvements in health and wellbeing occurred post-intervention in both arms (Cohen's
conclusionTC and HAP-E improved health and wellbeing, though TC conferred greater odds of an improved mental health response. Declines in health and wellbeing were observed at pandemic follow-up, with smaller declines in the TC arm, suggesting increased resilience.
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