Effects of Korean medicine based arthritis management program on joint function, physical fitness and self care of the elderly women with osteoarthritis.

The Effects of the Korean Medicine Health Care Program on Stroke-Related Factors and Self-Care Enhancement

“…Increased exercise performance scores were reported in the treatment group (which was significantly different to the control group), and there were significant differences in the participants’ dietary compliance, non-smoking compliance, daily life compliance, and moderate drinking compliance [22]. Similarly, another study showed a significant increase in self-management performance through arthritis management programs using Qigong exercise [16]. Self-efficacy and stroke health promotion behavior was shown to improve when discharge education programs were used [24].…”

“…Qigong exercise is a method of health preservation which improves physical and mental health by exercising with posture control, breathing exercises, relaxing the mind and body, concentrating and managing consciousness, and rhythmic movements. Qigong has a positive effect on the body and mind, improving psychological stability and mental health [16]. The program also encourages the participants to use their training and exercises daily at home (Table 1).…”

“…Since 2013, health promotion policies that focus on vulnerable groups according to disease and lifestyle have been implemented through integrated community health promotion projects [15]. Whilst projects to prevent strokes and musculoskeletal diseases have also been carried out, there is a lack of research on the preventive effects of such diseases [16].…”