Chang, Pei-ShiunKnobf, M. TishOh, ByeonsangFunk, Marjorie2021-01-222021-01-222018-01Chang, P. S., Knobf, M. T., Oh, B., & Funk, M. (2018). Physical and psychological effects of Qigong exercise in community-dwelling older adults: An exploratory study. Geriatric Nursing, 39(1), 88-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.07.004https://hdl.handle.net/1805/24918Older adults need exercise programs that correspond to age-related changes. The purpose of this study was to explore preliminary effects of an 8-week Qigong exercise intervention on the physical ability, functional and psychological health, and spiritual well-being of community-dwelling older adults. Forty-five community-dwelling adults with the mean age of 74.8 years participated a 1-h Health Qigong exercise session twice weekly for 8 weeks. The majority were female (84%) and white (91%), and lived with their spouse (49%). Physical ability (p < 0.001), functional health (p = 0.001), balance (p < 0.001), functional reach (p < 0.001), depression (p = 0.005), and spiritual well-being (p = 0.004) improved significantly after the 8-week intervention. Most participants perceived physical ability, mental health, and spiritual well-being benefits. No adverse events were reported. A twice weekly Qigong exercise program over 8 weeks is feasible and has potential to improve physical ability, functional health, balance, psychological health, and spiritual well-being in older adults.enPublisher PolicyQigongolder adultsfunctional healthArticle