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Evaluation of the sustaining effects of Tai Chi Qigong in the sixth month in promoting psychosocial health in COPD patients: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial
Chan AWK, Lee A, Lee DTF, Sit JWH, Chair SY
The Scientific World Journal 2013 Oct 24;(425082):Epub
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the sustaining effects of Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) in improving the psychosocial health in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in the sixth month. BACKGROUND: COPD affects both physical and emotional aspects of life. Measures to minimize patients' suffering need to be implemented. METHODS: 206 COPD patients were randomly assigned into three groups: TCQ group, exercise group, and control group. The TCQ group completed a three-month TCQ program, the exercise group practiced breathing and walking exercise, and the control group received usual care. RESULTS: Significant group-by-time interactions in quality of life (QOL) using St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (p = 0.002) and the perceived social support from friends using multidimensional scale of perceived social support (p = 0.04) were noted. Improvements were observed in the TCQ group only. CONCLUSIONS: TCQ has sustaining effects in improving psychosocial health; it is also a useful and appropriate exercise for COPD patients.

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