A Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Quality of LifeBehavioral SymptomsPatient Compliance
- Interventions
- Other: qi-gong
- Registration Number
- NCT00944788
- Lead Sponsor
- Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effects on a number of health outcomes and the feasibility of a structured program of qi-gong, a form of tai-chi which has been previously tested in older populations, in older hospitalized patients. In particular, this pilot study aims to assess changes in quality of life and depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment, with the hypothesis that this intervention will have a positive impact on these two domains, compared to usual care. Adherence will be also monitored in the intervention arm.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 58
Inclusion Criteria
- >=50 years old
- Preserved ability to move inside the house (also using walking aids or chair)
- Estimation of at least one month of hospitalization (convalescence or rehabilitation)
- Ability and willing to sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (SPMSQ >= 4)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description qi-gong qi-gong -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life 4 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Depressive symptoms 4 weeks Adherence 4 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili
🇪🇸Barcelona, Spain