Effects of non-sporting and sporting qigong on frailty and quality of life among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Huang, Sheng-Miauh; Tseng, Ling Ming; Chien, Li Yin; Tai, Chen Jei; Chen, Ping Ho; Hung, Chia Tai; Hsiung, Yvonne

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2015.10.012

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“…Quality of life (QOL) was assessed in 16 studies, including 12 RCTs. [18–22, 31, 32, 34–38] QOL was evaluated using the following questionnaires: EORTC-QLQ,[18, 37, 45] FACIT-F,[35] FACT-General,[22, 32, 37, 42] FACT-Breast,[21, 34, 38, 46] SF-36,[19, 31, 41] and Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC). [20]…”

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“…[12, 13, 53] Klein and colleagues[7] outline multiple potentially therapeutic training components commonly delivered in TCQ programs targeting cancer patients––including low impact exercise, breath regulation, mindfulness and meditation, self-massage, relaxation techniques, and ‘energy cultivation’ practices based on principles of traditional Chinese medicine––each of which could potentially impact multiple cancer-relevant outcomes. In fact, indirect evidence from controlled trials evaluating individual therapeutic elements of TCQ such as moderate physical exercise,[19, 41] mindfulness meditation,[54–56] breath regulation[57], imagery/visualization,[58] and psychosocial support,[59, 60] demonstrates that each of these elements individually can all impact relevant clinical outcomes. Mechanistic exploration of how multi-component practices like TCQ, in comparison to more unimodal interventions (e.g.…”

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Tai Chi and Qigong for cancer-related symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Tai Chi and Qigong for cancer-related symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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“…Moreover, qigong has been reported to effectively improve balance and strength and promote physical flexibility in healthy adults [ 49 , 50 ]. TCM describes the meridian system as an essential pathway system and conduit for qi [ 51 ]. The core theory of the meridian system plays a crucial role in various therapies, including acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, tai chi, and qigong.…”

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“…Balanced meridians indicate that an individual is healthy [ 51 , 72 ]. In our study, one session of qigong exercise improved energy balance between the upper and lower halves of the body.…”

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Acute Physiological and Psychological Effects of Qigong Exercise in Older Practitioners

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Qigong is a gentle exercise that promotes health and well-being. This study evaluated the acute physiological and psychological effects of one session of qigong exercise in older practitioners. A total of 45 participants (mean age, 65.14 years) were recruited. Meridian electrical conductance, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), heart rate variability (HRV), and Short Form 36 (SF-36) were evaluated and compared before and after one session of qigong exercise. The results revealed that the electrical conductance of all meridians, except spleen and bladder meridians, increased significantly (p < 0.05). Compared with baseline values, upper to lower body ratio and sympathetic/vagal index were significantly improved and closer to 1 (p = 0.011 and p = 0.007, resp.). STAI-S and STAI-T scores decreased significantly (p < 0.001 and p = 0.001, resp.). The RR interval of HRV decreased significantly (p = 0.035), a significant positive correlation was observed between kidney meridian electrical conductance and SF-36 physical scores (r = 0.74, p = 0.018), and a positive correlation was observed between pericardium meridian electrical conductance and SF-36 mental scores (r = 0.50, p = 0.06). In conclusion, one session of qigong exercise increased meridian electrical conductance, reduced anxiety, and improved body and autonomic nervous system balance. These findings provide scientific evidence for acute physiological and psychological effects of qigong exercise in older practitioners.

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“…Numerous studies have found that tai chi and qigong can have positive effects on the quality of life for a wide range of cancer patients [143][144][145][146][147][148][149][150][151][152][153][154][155][156][157][158][159][160][161][162].…”

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Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Cancer

McGee

2021

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Qigong has been a part of traditional Chinese medicine [TCM] for thousands of years. Tai chi is a more recent addition to the TCM toolbox. They have been used to treat a wide variety of illnesses. In recent decades they have also been employed to alleviate or reduce the adverse side-effects of chemotherapy and other western medical treatments for cancer and other diseases. Thousands of medical studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of these treatments on a wide range of illnesses. This paper reports on or summarizes dozens of studies where tai chi and/or qigong have been used to reduce or alleviate the adverse side-effects that result from surgery, chemotherapy, and other treatments for cancer. A qigong or tai chi regimen can often reduce fatigue, insomnia, dyspnea, numbness, heartburn, dizziness, psychological distress, cognitive impairment, heart rate variability, recovery time, nausea, pain, discomfort, anxiety and depression, and can increase bone density, self-efficacy, muscular strength, immune function, longevity, ambulatory stability, joint flexibility, and the overall quality of life.

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Effects of non-sporting and sporting qigong on frailty and quality of life among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Tai Chi and Qigong for cancer-related symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tai Chi and Qigong for cancer-related symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Acute Physiological and Psychological Effects of Qigong Exercise in Older Practitioners

Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Cancer

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