The Effects of a Tai Chi and Yoga Intervention on Balance and Balance Confidence

Hubble, Kelsey; Powers, Melissa; Cunliff, Ed; Olson, Jacilyn

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“…These movements encompass rhythmic and soothing actions that emphasize trunk rotation, weight distribution, and coordination [24]. Tai Chi comprises three fundamental components: meditation, physical movement, and controlled breathing techniques [25]. The movements in Tai Chi draw inspiration from the graceful motions of birds, animals, and nature, including actions like "brushing the knee," "separating the horse's tail," and "grasping the bird's tail."…”

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The Impact of Tai Chi Exercises on Stress Levels Among College Students in a Chosen Location in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Palanisamy,

Dharmalingam

2024

Int J Health Sci Res

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Background: Nursing students face high academic expectations, and their educational path is known for its stress. The rigor of nursing education can greatly impact students' overall well-being, including their mental and physical health. The rising incidence of mental health issues has a notable impact on their academic and professional success. Aim &Objectives: This study was undertaken to assess the impact of Tai Chi Exercises on perceived stress experienced by Nursing students enrolled in specific colleges within the Coimbatore district. The primary objectives of this research were to assess the perceived stress levels, measure the efficacy of Tai Chi Exercises, and explore potential associations between perceived stress levels and certain demographic factors. Methods: The studies carried out in First year 60 Nursing students of a Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and research carried out between January 2023 and March 2023. Study participants randomly divided into the experimental group (30) and the control group (30). The experimental group underwent 40-minute Tai Chi training sessions for a duration of 21 days. Both groups were required to complete the Perceived Stress Scale as both a pre-test and post-test. Results: The study included 60 first-year students, predominantly aged 18 to 19 (89.6%), with the majority being female (80%) and coming from rural backgrounds (40.55%). A large portion of the students (81.67%) lived in rural areas. The results showed a significant reduction in mean stress scores within the experimental group, from 37.9±4.48 to 23.5±3.02 (P < 0.05), while the control group did not exhibit a similar decrease. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, it is evident that Tai Chi had a notable impact in alleviating stress among nursing students. Consequently, Tai Chi is suggested as a cost-effective and straightforward approach for mitigating stress among students. Key words: Tai Chi Exercises, perceived stress levels, Nursing, mental health

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The Impact of Tai Chi Exercises on Stress Levels Among College Students in a Chosen Location in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Palanisamy,

Dharmalingam

2024

Int J Health Sci Res

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“…Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art whose movements are based on the harmony between mind, body, and outside forces. It includes rhythmic and relaxing movements emphasizing trunk rotation, weight change, and coordination (17). Tai Chi has three key components, including mediation, movement, and breathing (16).…”

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The Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Self Confidence of Nursing Students

Dinani

Mehrabi

Sadeghi

2019

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Students in medical sciences, especially nursing students, deal with many stressful factors. Stress-related psychological outcomes include anxiety, depression, and low self-confidence. Nowadays, sports exercises play a crucial role in improving lifestyle to prevent and manage stress and its consequences. Objectives: The present study intended to investigate the effect of Tai Chi exercise on the levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and self-confidence of nursing students. Methods: To this end, about 64 nursing students were selected and randomly divided into two 32 case and control groups in this clinical trial study. The case (experimental) group received 40-minute Tai chi training sessions three times a week for 8 weeks. Both groups completed DASS-42 questionnaire and Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) as a pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up. Results:The results of the present study indicated that unlike the control group, the total mean score of stress, anxiety, and depression significantly decreased in the case group (P < 0.05), while self-confidence significantly increased in the case group during the pretest, post-test, and one-month follow-up (P < 0.05). Conclusions: According to the results of the present study, it can be concluded that Tai Chi had a significant effect on reducing the stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing the self-confidence of the intended nursing students. Furthermore, Tai Chi is recommended as a simple and inexpensive way to reduce students' stress, anxiety, and depression, whereas improves their selfconfidence.

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Tai-chi Exercise on Level of Stress regarding the Impact of Covid-19 among Caregivers of In-patients of selected Wards at Jubilee Mission College and research Institute, Thrissur

K.U.,

Siby Karimattam,

M.S.

et al. 2023

JNMR

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Stress describes a person's physical or emotional response to the demands or pressures of daily life. Common causes of stress include work, money, relationships and illness. Significant events like the Covid-19 pandemic can also increase stress and anxiety. Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Corona viruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art and it consists of smooth continuous movements like Chinese dance along with mental concentration and deep breathing. Tai Chi will help to reduce the stress of daily life due to different reasons. The present study is aimed to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise on level of stress regarding the Impact of Covid-19 among caregivers of in-patients of selected wards at JMMC &RI, Thrissur. Objectives: To assess the level of stress regarding the impact of Covid-19 before and after Tai Chi exercise among caregivers of in-patients, to associate the pretest level of stress with selected socio-demographic and clinical data variables. Methodology: Quantitative research study was conducted to identify the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise on level of stress regarding the impact of Covid-19 among caregivers of in-patients of selected wards at JMMC & RI, Thrissur. One group pretest post test research design was selected for the study. There were 40 samples selected by convenience sampling technique. The subject was recruited for the study based on the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed consent was taken from the samples and the objectives and purpose of the study were explained. The data collected have 2 sections, in which section A includes socio-demographic & clinical data such as Age, Gender, Place, Educational status, Occupation, Marital Status, Socioeconomic status, History of any illness. Section B was perceived stress scale is a standardized scale which consists of 10 questions for measuring the perception of stress. Individual scoring on PSS can range from 0- 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. The score 26-40 is considered as High perceived stress, 14-26 belongs to Moderate stress and 0-13 belongs to low stress. Result and interpretation: Result shows majority of the subjects about 14(35%) belongs to the age group of 35-45 years, 25(62.5%) were females, 30(75%) from rural area, 14 (35%) have secondary education, 17(42.5%) were unemployed, 30(75%) were married and 18(45%) were having income between 11000-15000. About 5 (12.5%) has history of Covid-19 infection. By using perceived stress scale to assess the level of stress regarding the impact of Covid-19, we found that in pretest majority of the caregivers have about 34 (85%) had moderate stress 6(15%) had high stress. In post test 39(99%) had low stress and 1(1%) had moderate stress. There was no association between pretest level of stress with selected socio-demographic and clinical data variables.

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The Effects of a Tai Chi and Yoga Intervention on Balance and Balance Confidence

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The Impact of Tai Chi Exercises on Stress Levels Among College Students in a Chosen Location in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The Impact of Tai Chi Exercises on Stress Levels Among College Students in a Chosen Location in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Self Confidence of Nursing Students

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Tai-chi Exercise on Level of Stress regarding the Impact of Covid-19 among Caregivers of In-patients of selected Wards at Jubilee Mission College and research Institute, Thrissur

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