Dissemination and Benefits of a Replicable Tai Chi and Qigong Program for Older Adults
Dissemination and Benefits of a Replicable Tai Chi and Qigong Program for Older Adults
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DOI：
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2010.04.012
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发表时间：
2010-07-01
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2.7
通讯作者：
Rogers, Carol
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作者：
Jahnke, Roger A.;Larkey, Linda K.;Rogers, Carol
太极和气功（TCQG）显示出改善许多健康结果的希望，并建议向老年人传播。一个简化的，易于复制的版本的TCQG，“太极容易，”进行了测试，使用培训的教练方法，以证明传播到广泛的老年人通过社区网站和实现感知的结果的可行性。被称为“实践领导者”的非专家主持人接受了培训，在美国18个地点实施太极简易课程。实现了出色的主持人（100%）和参与者（94%）依从性。有330名完成者，平均年龄73岁，发现参与者的感知压力水平有显着改善（P = .003）。睡眠质量和精力/活力明显改善。89%的人喜欢这个项目，91%的人承诺继续，67%的人表示他们增加了每周的身体活动水平。一个训练的主持人模型太极容易传播到老年人，并可能促进可持续的替代运动，产生良好的生活质量的好处。（Geriatr Nurs 2010;31：272-280）
Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQG) show promise for improving many health outcomes and are recommended for dissemination to older adults. A simplified, easy-to-replicate version of TCQG, "Tai Chi Easy," was tested using a train-the-trainer method to demonstrate feasibility of dissemination to a widespread population of older adults through community sites and achievement of perceived outcomes. Nonexpert facilitators known as "practice leaders" were trained to implement Tai Chi Easy sessions at 18 sites across the United States. Outstanding facilitator (100%) and participant (94%) adherence was achieved. With 330 completers, mean age 73 years, significant improvements were found for participants' perceived stress levels (P = .003). Sleep quality and energy/vitality were markedly improved. Eighty-nine percent enjoyed the program, 91% were committed to continue, and 67% stated that they had increased their weekly levels of physical activity. A train-the-facilitator model for Tai Chi Easy is easily disseminated to older adults and may promote a sustainable alternative exercise, yielding favorable quality of life benefits. (Geriatr Nurs 2010;31:272-280)