PMID:
Rehabil Nurs. 2019 Jul/Aug;44(4):221-229. PMID: 31265440
Abstract Title:
Exploring the Adaptability of Tai Chi to Stroke Rehabilitation.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility, safety, and preliminary estimates of effectiveness of Tai Chi on functional outcomes in stroke survivors.DESIGN: A mixed-method study with a single-group repeated-measure design and in-depth interviews.METHODS: Fourteen stroke survivors with hemiplegia were recruited to participate in a Tai Chi program, twice weekly for 12 months. Outcomes included physical function, self-efficacy, and activity of daily living measured at 3-month intervals for 12 months.FINDINGS: Ten participants (mean age, 68.5 years) completed all assessments with significantly improved balance (χ = 14.08, p = .007), flexibility (χ = 11.70, p = .020), and self-efficacy (χ = 21.84, p
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