Effects of Health Qigong Exercise on Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Li, Xiying; Taylor, Alyx; Li, Jinming; Wang, Ting; Kuang, Jing; Zhang, Zhihao; Liu, Tingting; Xia, Qing; Lu, Shenghua; Zou, Liye

doi:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021508

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“…Regarding depression, the PwPD with severe depressive symptoms improved to minimal depressive symptoms (∆ GDS-SF score = − 8), the group of PwPD classified as mildly depressed had no worsening of existing symptoms (∆ GDS-SF score = 0), and no PwPD classified as normal reported developing mild-to-severe depressive symptoms following the study. Although the ability of aerobic exercise interventions to improve depression in PwPD remains inconclusive [60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69], our findings support the growing theory that exercise instead confers a neuroprotective effect for patients with co-morbid PD and depression [70,71]. Our slight, yet non-statistically significant decrease in mean GDS-SF score also suggests that improving depressive symptoms in PD may require a longer, more rigorous or multi-dimensional exercise intervention.…”

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The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tandem Cycling Program for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners

Sadek,

Djerdjour,

Reyes

et al. 2024

Neurol Ther

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Introduction Persons with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) suffer from motor and non-motor symptoms which significantly affect their quality of life (QoL), and the QoL of their care partners (CP). Tandem cycling reduces PwPD motor symptoms; however, no studies have examined other benefits or included PwPD CP. We conducted an 8-week community virtual reality (VR) tandem cycling intervention to assess the feasibility and efficacy for PwPD and their CP (i.e., PD dyads). We hypothesized that dyadic tandem cycling would improve (1) PwPD motor and non-motor symptoms and (2) dimensions of PD dyads’ QoL and physiologic health. Methods Ten PD dyads were recruited to complete 8 weeks of progressive intensity, bi-weekly tandem cycling. At pre- and post-testing, PwPD were assessed using the Movement Disorder Society–Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale-III (MDS-UPDRS-III), functional gait assessment (FGA), and 10-m gait speed test. PD dyads also completed emotional and cognitive status questionnaires [e.g., Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF)], and wore BodyGuard 2 heart rate (HR) monitors for 48 h to assess surrogate measures of heart rate variability. Statistical analyses were conducted using Student’s t tests with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. Results Eight PD dyads and one PwPD completed the intervention. Retention of PwPD (90%) and CP (80%) was adequate, and PD dyad adherence ranged from 91.67 to 97.91%. PwPD demonstrated significant clinical improvements in MDS-UPDRS-III scores (− 7.38, p < 0.01), FGA scores (+ 3.50, p < 0.01), and 10-m gait speed times (+ 0.27 m/s, p < 0.01), in addition to significant self-reported improvements in mobility (− 13.61, p = 0.02), fatigue (− 5.99, p = 0.02), and social participation (+ 4.69, p < 0.01). CP depressive symptoms significantly decreased (− 0.88, p = 0.02), and PD dyads shared a significant increase in root mean square of the successive differences (RMSSD; p = 0.04). Conclusion Our pilot study demonstrated feasibility and multiple areas of efficacy supporting further investigation of community VR tandem cycling as a therapeutic intervention for PD dyads.

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confidence: 67%

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tandem Cycling Program for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners

Sadek,

Djerdjour,

Reyes

et al. 2024

Neurol Ther

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“…Mind-body practices refer to a complex series of activities, such as meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, and Qigong, that are performed by individuals for the benefit of their physical and mental health [1][2][3]. These practices have been shown to regulate mood [4] and to help in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and various diseases [5][6][7][8][9]. Mind-body practices have their origins in Buddhism, in which they aim to free people from the trap of individualism and worldly pursuits with the ultimate goal of cultivating self-transcendence [10].…”

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How Do Mind-Body Practices Benefit Employees? A Daily Diary Study of Mind–Body Practices after Work and Employees’ Next-Day Proactive Behavior

Shang¹,

Zhou²,

Zhang³

2023

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion

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Although it is becoming increasingly popular for organizations to offer programs of mind-body practices to their employees to improve their physical and mental health, the effects that after-work sessions of mind-body practices have on employees' work behavior remain unclear. Using the model of proactive motivation and experience sampling, this study explored the relationship between employees' mind-body practices after work and their proactive behavior in the workplace on the following day. A multilevel path analysis of data from 82 employees over seven consecutive workdays showed that employees' mind-body practices after work had a positive effect on their proactive behavior in the workplace on the following day. The relationship was mediated by next-day highactivated positive affect and problem-solving confidence. Furthermore, job control positively moderated the relationship between high-activated positive affect and proactive behavior but not that between problem-solving confidence and proactive behavior. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings, and propose future research directions.

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Effectiveness of mind–body exercises in chronic respiratory diseases: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses

Heredia-Rizo

Martínez-Calderón

Piña-Pozo

et al. 2023

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Effects of Health Qigong Exercise on Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Cited by 5 publications

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The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tandem Cycling Program for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tandem Cycling Program for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners

How Do Mind-Body Practices Benefit Employees? A Daily Diary Study of Mind–Body Practices after Work and Employees’ Next-Day Proactive Behavior

Effectiveness of mind–body exercises in chronic respiratory diseases: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses

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