J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 Nov;15(4):467-474.

The Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Depression, Quality of Life and Self-efficacy in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

• Choi DW
• Sohng KY

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine the effects of Tai Chi exercise (TCE) on depression, quality of life and self-efficacy in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHOD: A nonequivalent control-group pre and posttest design was used. Of the 30 participants 15 were assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. The experimental group participated in 8 weeks of TCE which included one day of exercise with instructor on site and 3 days of self-exercise at home guided by a videotape.
RESULTS
The 8 weeks of TCE were found to be significantly effective in enhancing quality of life and self-efficacy. However there was no significant difference in the level of depression.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest that TCE has positive effect on quality of life and self-efficacy in patients with PD. Research over an extended period with the TCE intervention is recommended to identify further effects.

Keyword

Parkinson's disease; Tai Chi Exercise; Depression; Quality of life; Self-efficacy

MeSH Terms

Depression
Humans
Parkinson Disease
Quality of Life
Tai Ji
Videotape Recording