Empirical study of the influence of a Laughing Qigong Program on long‐term care residents

Abstract

The Laughing Qigong Program has shown to be an effective, cost-effective non-pharmacological therapy for cognitive impairment, mood states and elderly depression.

The Neurophysiological and Psychological Mechanisms of Qigong as a Treatment for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Three studies found significantly lower cortisol levels for the experimental group than the control group during post-assessment (34–36). At the same time, two of the studies showed a significant reduction in depression in the qigong group compared to baseline (35, 36), while Chow et al (34) showed a decrease in depression, which was, however, statistically insignificant ( p = 0.053). Chow further showed a significantly lower cortisol levels during follow-up assessment in the experimental group ( p < 0.001).…”

The Neurophysiological and Psychological Mechanisms of Qigong as a Treatment for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Three studies found significantly lower cortisol levels for the experimental group than the control group during post-assessment (34–36). At the same time, two of the studies showed a significant reduction in depression in the qigong group compared to baseline (35, 36), while Chow et al (34) showed a decrease in depression, which was, however, statistically insignificant ( p = 0.053). Chow further showed a significantly lower cortisol levels during follow-up assessment in the experimental group ( p < 0.001).…”

Laughter and humour interventions for well-being in older adults: A systematic review and intervention classification

“…Paper 4 35 reported low socio-economic status and no formal education in the majority of participants. Paper 2 33 excluded participants with disabilities, and Paper 3 34 participants with disease-induced physical discomfort.…”

“…Systematic errors 39 threatening the validity of results in interventions with a control or second treatment group were partially addressed. Selection bias was addressed by randomisation (Paper 2 33 , Paper 4 35 ), matched treatment groups (Paper 3 34 ), or being controlled for (Paper 5 36 ). Attrition bias occurred in Paper 4 35 as more attrition occurred in the experimental than in the control group.…”

Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well‐being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study

“…Although some studies have revealed changes in cortisol levels after qigong practice, related literature has presented conflicting results regarding the possible modulatory action of qigong on cortisol (Park et al ., ). Likewise, while several studies have shown significant effects in ACTH levels, recent works have reported an absence of such changes (Chen et al ., ; Hsieh et al ., ; Hwang et al ., ; Tsang et al ., ). With respect to DHEA‐S levels, among the few existing studies researching other oriental psychosomatic methods, some of them coincide with results from our work (Carlson, Speca, Patel & Goodey, ; Vera et al ., ).…”

The Neurophysiological and Psychological Mechanisms of Qigong as a Treatment for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Three studies found significantly lower cortisol levels for the experimental group than the control group during post-assessment (34–36). At the same time, two of the studies showed a significant reduction in depression in the qigong group compared to baseline (35, 36), while Chow et al (34) showed a decrease in depression, which was, however, statistically insignificant ( p = 0.053). Chow further showed a significantly lower cortisol levels during follow-up assessment in the experimental group ( p < 0.001).…”

Laughter and humour interventions for well-being in older adults: A systematic review and intervention classification

“…Paper 4 35 reported low socio-economic status and no formal education in the majority of participants. Paper 2 33 excluded participants with disabilities, and Paper 3 34 participants with disease-induced physical discomfort.…”

“…Systematic errors 39 threatening the validity of results in interventions with a control or second treatment group were partially addressed. Selection bias was addressed by randomisation (Paper 2 33 , Paper 4 35 ), matched treatment groups (Paper 3 34 ), or being controlled for (Paper 5 36 ). Attrition bias occurred in Paper 4 35 as more attrition occurred in the experimental than in the control group.…”

Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well‐being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study

“…Although some studies have revealed changes in cortisol levels after qigong practice, related literature has presented conflicting results regarding the possible modulatory action of qigong on cortisol (Park et al ., ). Likewise, while several studies have shown significant effects in ACTH levels, recent works have reported an absence of such changes (Chen et al ., ; Hsieh et al ., ; Hwang et al ., ; Tsang et al ., ). With respect to DHEA‐S levels, among the few existing studies researching other oriental psychosomatic methods, some of them coincide with results from our work (Carlson, Speca, Patel & Goodey, ; Vera et al ., ).…”

The Neurophysiological and Psychological Mechanisms of Qigong as a Treatment for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Three studies found significantly lower cortisol levels for the experimental group than the control group during post-assessment (34–36). At the same time, two of the studies showed a significant reduction in depression in the qigong group compared to baseline (35, 36), while Chow et al (34) showed a decrease in depression, which was, however, statistically insignificant ( p = 0.053). Chow further showed a significantly lower cortisol levels during follow-up assessment in the experimental group ( p < 0.001).…”

Laughter and humour interventions for well-being in older adults: A systematic review and intervention classification

“…Paper 4 35 reported low socio-economic status and no formal education in the majority of participants. Paper 2 33 excluded participants with disabilities, and Paper 3 34 participants with disease-induced physical discomfort.…”

“…Systematic errors 39 threatening the validity of results in interventions with a control or second treatment group were partially addressed. Selection bias was addressed by randomisation (Paper 2 33 , Paper 4 35 ), matched treatment groups (Paper 3 34 ), or being controlled for (Paper 5 36 ). Attrition bias occurred in Paper 4 35 as more attrition occurred in the experimental than in the control group.…”

Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well‐being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study

“…Although some studies have revealed changes in cortisol levels after qigong practice, related literature has presented conflicting results regarding the possible modulatory action of qigong on cortisol (Park et al ., ). Likewise, while several studies have shown significant effects in ACTH levels, recent works have reported an absence of such changes (Chen et al ., ; Hsieh et al ., ; Hwang et al ., ; Tsang et al ., ). With respect to DHEA‐S levels, among the few existing studies researching other oriental psychosomatic methods, some of them coincide with results from our work (Carlson, Speca, Patel & Goodey, ; Vera et al ., ).…”