为体弱老年人开发简化太极拳锻炼计划（STEP）。

Development of the simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STEP) for frail older adults.

作者信息

Chen Kuei-Min, Chen Wen-Ting, Huang Min-Feng

机构信息

Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, 151 Chin-Hsueh Road, Ta-Liao Township, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan.

出版信息

Complement Ther Med. 2006 Sep;14(3):200-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2006.05.002. Epub 2006 Jun 19.

DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2006.05.002

PMID:16911900

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To develop a simplified Tai Chi exercise program for frail older adults.

DESIGN

For phase I, using a focus group, 40 frail Taiwanese older adults were interviewed to explore their viewpoints on Tai Chi and have been reported elsewhere. This paper emphasized on the phase II of the study in which the older adults' perspectives were validated by 10 experts using an evaluation survey.

SETTING

Long-term care facilities.

RESULTS

The newly developed simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STEP) included three stages-(1) warm-up: comprised nine exercises specifically designed to loosen up the body from head to toe; (2) Tai Chi movements: encompassed 12 easy-to-learn and easy-to-perform movements; (3) cool-down: included three activities to cease the chi and rest the body.

CONCLUSIONS

The STEP should be further evaluated for its effectiveness in enhancing the relative well being and quality of life of frail older adults and its applicability as a floor activity in long-term care facilities.

摘要