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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing 2008;15(4): 467
태극권이 파킨슨병 환자의 우울, 자기효능감 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과
최동원1, 송경애2
1카톨릭대학교 간호대학
2카톨릭대학교 간호대학
The Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Depression, Quality of Life and Self-efficacy in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Dong-Won Choi1, Kyeong-Yae Sohng2
1Department of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea
2Department of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea
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.
Key words: Parkinson's disease | Tai Chi Exercise | Depression | Quality of life | Self-efficacy
주요어: 파킨슨병 | 태극권 | 우울 | 자기효능감 | 삶의질