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Study on Tai Chi for Children and Adults (FQ-CATS2): a randomized controlled feasibility study comparing Internet-based Tai Chi classes with face-to-face classes in the field of cystic fibrosis

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Institution
Royal Brompton Hospital (London, UK)
Institution Typology
Hospital
Country
United
Description
Intervention project: Participants learned eight Tai Chi movements; the teaching was carried out in eight lessons over 3 months: via the Internet or in person. People involved: 40 participants. G1: face-to-face (n= 22). G2: teaching via the Internet (n=18). Barriers identified: Many people with CF are unable to maintain high-intensity training. Respiratory exacerbations can be a limitation. Sustainability: Tai Chi appears to be a popular and useful method of offering an alternative method of exercise with benefits not previously considered, e.g. improvements in sleep, abdominal pain and cough. Transferability: The approach can be adapted to other respiratory diseases or conditions and in other countries or demographic groups.
Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Available
Innovation
This study aimed to assess the feasibility, safety and acceptability of learning Tai Chi through an Internet-based approach and compared patient-reported outcomes.
Evaluation System
The assessments were carried out at 3-month intervals over 9 months. The results included health status, quality of life, sleep, mindfulness and instructor-led questions
Assessment
Participants showed significant improvements in sleep, cough (day and night), stomach pain and breathing. There were no differences in lung function, health status, quality of life, sleep or mindfulness before or after completing the classes. Tai Chi was safe and well tolerated; it was feasible to deliver individual classes over the internet, reducing concerns about cross-infection, and it seemed to improve self-reported symptoms.
References
Carr, S. B., Ronan, P., Lorenc, A., Mian, A., Madge, S. L., & Robinson, N. (2018). Children and Adults Tai Chi Study (CF-CATS2): a randomised controlled feasibility study comparing internet-delivered with face-to-face Tai Chi lessons in cystic fibrosis. ERJ open research, 4, 00042-2018. "doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00042-2018" target="_blank">doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00042-2018" target="_blank">doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00042-2018" target="_blank">doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00042-2018"
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