The Effect of Qigong Exercise on State Anxiety Levels of Inpatients in Psychiatric Wards: A Randomized Controlled Study
elcin babaoglu,
aydan akkurt yalcinturk,
emel erdeniz gunes
et al.
Abstract:Qigong, an ancient Chinese medical practice, is currently utilized as a complementary treatment for anxiety and depression. While existing literature has investigated the impact of Qigong exercises on trait anxiety in outpatients, there is limited research on its influence on state anxiety in inpatients. This study examines the effect of Qigong exercise on the state anxiety levels of inpatients in psychiatric wards. This study is a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomly assigned to e… Show more
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