Study on community Tai Chi Chuan participants' leisure benefits and well-being: Using Taoyuan City as an example

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (s1) ◽  
pp. S289-S295
Author(s):  
Cheng-Jong Lee ◽  
Chun-Chi Tseng ◽  
Mei-Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Leisure Participation Behavior and Psychological Well-Being of Elderly Adults: An Empirical Study of Tai Chi Chuan in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li ◽  
Hsu ◽  
Lin
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Leisure Participation

Theoretical explanation concerning the psychological well-being of elderly adults as they participate in a particular leisure activity has been rare. Based on the theory of planned behavior and the technology acceptance model, this study sought to understand the Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) participation influence factors, process, and psychological well-being of Chinese people. A self-developed questionnaire was developed to test the hypotheses of this study. Applying structural equation models, a survey of 769 TCC participations were used to test the theoretical model. The results indicated that perceived usefulness significantly and positively affect respondent attitude, family members’ influences significantly and positively affect participants’ subjective norm, and resource facilitating conditions significantly and positively affect perceived behavioral control. Perceived behavioral control, attitude, and subjective norm significantly and positively affect TCC participants. The study lends support to the notion that leisure activity participation is vital for elderly adults and their well-being, and it develops a theoretical reference model for better understanding the leisure participation perceptual reasoning processes of elderly adults. Furthermore, the results offer important implications for health policy makers, clinical prevention, and interventions using participation behavior relationships to develop well-constructed leisure programs to attract and inspire participation and, hence, improve the psychological well-being of elderly adults.

scholarly journals Tai Chi Chuan in Medicine and Health Promotion

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching Lan ◽  
Ssu-Yuan Chen ◽  
Jin-Shin Lai ◽  
Alice May-Kuen Wong
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Orthopedic Diseases

Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi) is a Chinese traditional mind-body exercise and recently, it becomes popular worldwide. During the practice of Tai Chi, deep diaphragmatic breathing is integrated into body motions to achieve a harmonious balance between body and mind and to facilitate the flow of internal energy (Qi). Participants can choose to perform a complete set of Tai Chi or selected movements according to their needs. Previous research substantiates that Tai Chi has significant benefits to health promotion, and regularly practicing Tai Chi improves aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, health-related quality of life, and psychological well-being. Recent studies also prove that Tai Chi is safe and effective for patients with neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cognitive dysfunction), rheumatological disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia), orthopedic diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, low-back pain, and musculoskeletal disorder), cardiovascular diseases (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and heart failure), chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and breast cancers. Tai Chi is an aerobic exercise with mild-to-moderate intensity and is appropriate for implementation in the community. This paper reviews the existing literature on Tai Chi and introduces its health-promotion effect and the potential clinical applications.

scholarly journals Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanqing Pan ◽  
Kehu Yang ◽  
Xiue Shi ◽  
Haiqian Liang ◽  
Fengwa Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Objective. Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a form of aerobic exercise that may be an effective therapy for improving psychosomatic capacity among breast cancer survivors. This meta-analysis analyzed the available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of TCC in relieving treatment-related side effects and quality of life in women with breast cancer.Methods. RCTs were searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library through April 2014. Data were analyzed on pathology (pain, interleukin-6, and insulin-like growth factor 1), physical capacity (handgrip, limb physical fitness, and BMI), and well-being (physical, social, emotional, and general quality of life).Results. Nine RCTs, including a total of 322 breast cancer patients, were examined. Compared with control therapies, the pooled results suggested that TCC showed significant effects in improving handgrip dynamometer strength, limb elbow flexion (elbow extension, abduction, and horizontal adduction). No significant differences were observed in pain, interleukin-6, insulin-like growth factor, BMI, physical well-being, social or emotional well-being, or general health-related quality of life.Conclusion. The short-term effects of TCC may have potential benefits in upper limb functional mobility in patients with breast cancer. Additional randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up are needed to provide more reliable evidence.

scholarly journals Tai Chi Chuan Exercise for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching Lan ◽  
Ssu-Yuan Chen ◽  
May-Kuen Wong ◽  
Jin Shin Lai
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Lower Intensity ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

Exercise training is the cornerstone of rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although high-intensity exercise has significant cardiovascular benefits, light-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise also offers health benefits. With lower-intensity workouts, patients may be able to exercise for longer periods of time and increase the acceptance of exercise, particularly in unfit and elderly patients. Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi) is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise. The exercise intensity of Tai Chi is light to moderate, depending on its training style, posture, and duration. Previous research has shown that Tai Chi enhances aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, and psychological well-being. Additionally, Tai Chi training has significant benefits for common cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, poor exercise capacity, endothelial dysfunction, and depression. Tai Chi is safe and effective in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, congestive heart failure (HF), and stroke. In conclusion, Tai Chi has significant benefits to patients with cardiovascular disease, and it may be prescribed as an alternative exercise program for selected patients with CVD.

Tai Chi Chuan for persons with haemophilia: commentary

Haemophilia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Beeton
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Health Promotion of Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Meta-Analyses

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110012
Author(s):  
Fei-Chi Yang ◽  
Aishwarya B. Desai ◽  
Pelareh Esfahani ◽  
Tatiana V. Sokolovskaya ◽  
Doreen J. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
General Health ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is accessible to people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, making it a potentially valuable activity for health promotion of older adults. Purpose. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize the current knowledge about the effectiveness of Tai Chi for older adults across a range of general health outcomes from published, peer reviewed, unique meta-analyses. Methods. Meta-analyses were retrieved from Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, PubMed Health, and the Cochrane Library from database inception to late August 2019. Multistage deduplication and screening processes identified eligible full-length meta-analyses. Two people independently appraised 27 meta-analyses based on the GRADE system and organized results into 3 appendices subsequently collated into heterogeneous, statistically significant, and statistically insignificant tables. Results. “High” and “moderate” quality evidence extracted from these meta-analyses demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi can significantly improve balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cognition, mobility, proprioception, sleep, and strength; reduce the incidence of falls and nonfatal stroke; and decrease stroke risk factors. Conclusions. Health care providers can now recommend Tai Chi with high level of certainty for health promotion of older adults across a range of general health outcomes for improvement of overall well-being.

Effects of 8-Week Tai Chi Chuan Practice on Mindfulness Level

Mindfulness ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Zhen Chen ◽  
An-Yin Dai ◽  
Ying Yao ◽  
Ruoguang Si ◽  
Zhuoer Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

Effets du taï-chi-chuan sur la santé psychique et physique : une revue systématique de question

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claude Berghmans ◽  
Marina Kretsch ◽  
Stéphanie Branchi ◽  
Lionel Strub ◽  
Cyril Tarquinio
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Revue Systématique

The Effects of Tai Chi on Depression, Anxiety, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Wang ◽  
Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee ◽  
Taixiang Wu ◽  
Herbert Benson ◽  
Gregory Fricchione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being
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