Impact of Qigong Exercise on Self-Efficacy and Other Cognitive Perceptual Variables in Patients with Essential Hypertension

Lee, Myung-Suk; Lim, Hyun-Ja; Lee, Myeong Soo

doi:10.1089/acm.2004.10.675

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“…The qigong group reported a lower mean cortisol level (Lee et al 2004a) and more reduction in blood pressure (Hui et al 2006;Lee et al 2004b) than the control group. Our findings supported earlier claims that chan mi gong has positive effects on blood pressure regulation ).…”

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“…Therefore, people who prefer less vigorous activities might be left out in studies of aerobic exercise. Moreover, stigmatization, somatization, delayed intervention, and poor drug compliance further increase the preference of mindful exercises as nonpharmacologic, home-based, and easy to use body-mind strategies to promote wellness, stabilize mood disturbance at an early stage or to be used as a complementary therapy to mainstream treatments (Fang and Schinke 2007; Lee et al 2004b). More research efforts are needed to provide evidence of the effectiveness of mindful exercise in reducing stress, improving mood, and body-mind wellbeing in a holistic manner.…”

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The Effects of Qigong on Reducing Stress and Anxiety and Enhancing Body–Mind Well-being

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Stress-related comorbid illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders, hypertension, and heart disease are responsible for considerable disability worldwide. Using a combination of psychological and physiological approaches, the intent of this study was to investigate whether practicing qigong helps to reduce stress and anxiety, thus enhancing body-mind wellbeing. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted. Thirty-four healthy middle-aged adults participated in an 8-week qigong program. Their outcomes were compared with 31 matched subjects in the wait list control group. The outcome measures included measures of mood states (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21)), quality of life (ChQOL), and physiological measures of stress (salivary cortisol level and blood pressure). GLM was used to analyze the data of the two groups collected in the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks. In week 8, the treatment group had significant reduction in cortisol level and blood pressure when compared with the control group. In week 12, the qigong group had significant positive changes in the DASS-21 scales, the ChQOL scales, cortisol level, and blood pressure when compared with the control group. In general, the qigong group enjoyed better quality of life, had more positive affect, lower cortisol levels and blood pressure than the control group. The present findings support that qigong has a positive effect on reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing body-mind well-being. In this study, we restructured a traditional qigong exercise into a systematic workout structure and demonstrated its positive impact on mood regulation as illustrated by both psychological and physiological measures.

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“…The duration of 45 min per session was chosen, because it seemed to be a realistic time span to maintain the patients' concentration and physical fitness and leave enough time for explanations and corrections. In other studies, sessions of 30 min [55,56], 40 min [57] and 75 min [58] were reported for qigong sessions. Lessons offered by therapists usually last 90 or even 120 min.…”

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Developing a Qigong Intervention and an Exercise Therapy for Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain and the Study Protocol

Wiedemann

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Lüdtke³

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Background: In the so far published trials on qigong and exercise therapies, the methods and especially the interventions applied are rarely described in detail. Therefore, we report on the development of the interventions, the study design and protocols of a randomised controlled multi-centre trial. Objective: The aim of the study was to develop a qigong intervention and an exercise therapy for elderly patients and to evaluate whether qigong is more effective than (1) no treatment or (2) the exercise therapy. Development of the Interventions: In a consensus process with qigong experts and physiotherapists special interventions for elderly patients were developed allowing most exercises to be performed in a sitting position. Both interventions will be held by qualified therapists for a period of 3 months twice per week for 45 min. In addition, patients will be encouraged to exercise on their own. Study Protocol: In a randomised controlled multi-centre study with 3 groups and a total follow-up time of 6 months, 120 patients from 4 residences for elderly people in Berlin (age ≧ 55 years) with chronic neck pain should be included. Main Outcome Measure: Average pain intensity of the past 7 days measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary parameters are neck pain and disability (Neck Pain and Disability Scale, NPAD), depression (General Depression Scale, ADS) and health-related quality of life (SF-36). Implications: The results of this study may help clarify, if qigong is a feasible, safe and effective intervention for elderly people with neck pain.

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“…Altering the breathing pattern may be associated with changing of the autonomic nervous system function [1,2]. Qigong exercise has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular function such as improved blood pressure, heart rate variability and peripheral vasomotor responses [3][4][5][6]. Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi or Tai Chi Qigong 18 forms is a set of Qigong exercises which synchronize the gentle 18 movements with breathing exercise and relaxing [7].…”

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Cardiovascular Response to Qigong Training in European and Asian Participants

Ladawan¹

2017

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Background: Qigong exercise has been shown to improve cardiovascular function in clinical populations. Ethnicity differences in cardiovascular responses to Qigong exercise have not been studied extensively, especially regarding females. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare cardiovascular effects to Qigong training between healthy, sedentary Asian and European female participants. Methods:In this study, European and Asian participants were lifelong European and Asian residents respectively. Six healthy, sedentary Asian females (aged 53.0±5.7 years) and 6 European healthy, sedentary females (aged 49.6±7.4 years) performed Qigong exercise 3 days per week for 8 weeks followed by 12 weeks of no exercise. Blood pressure and heart rate values at rest and during submaximal exercise were assessed at baseline (T1), after the end of the training program (T2), and after 12 weeks of exercise cessation (T3). Discussion: Qigong training resulted in lower heart rates to submaximal exercise in both populations and lower blood pressure values especially in people with higher values at baseline (European participants). However, beneficial effects on blood pressure disappeared after 12 weeks of exercise cessation. Therefore, training continuation is of essential importance. Further research is required to examine whether our SBP findings in response to Qigong training were due to higher baseline blood pressure, sample bias (migration) or ethnicity differences. Results: European participants showed a significant reduction in

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Impact of Qigong Exercise on Self-Efficacy and Other Cognitive Perceptual Variables in Patients with Essential Hypertension

Abstract: This pilot study demonstrates the positive effects of practicing qigong on controlling blood pressure and enhancing perceptions of self-efficacy.

Cited by 56 publications

References 31 publications

The Effects of Qigong on Reducing Stress and Anxiety and Enhancing Body–Mind Well-being

The Effects of Qigong on Reducing Stress and Anxiety and Enhancing Body–Mind Well-being

Developing a Qigong Intervention and an Exercise Therapy for Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain and the Study Protocol

Cardiovascular Response to Qigong Training in European and Asian Participants

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