Actual Experience of the Training Effect of Baduanjin on Patients with Hemiplegic Limb Dysfunctions After Cerebral Infarction: A Qualitative Study

Overview

Journal Nurs Open

Specialty Nursing

Date 2022 Sep 26

PMID 36161708

Authors

Yan-Tan Liao

Qing-Xiang Zheng

Ping-Ping Huang

Qiu-Lin Xie

Guan-Dong Wang

Yu-Ting Lai

Xin-Yong Jiang

Li Ge

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Abstract

Aim: To explore the actual experience of training effect of Baduanjin on patients with hemiplegic limb dysfunctions after cerebral infarction through semistructured interviews and promote Baduanjin training application in clinical and community settings.

Design: This qualitative study was conducted using the conventional content analysis approach.

Methods: Twenty-five patients with hemiplegic limb dysfunctions after cerebral infarction were recruited as participants by applying purposive sampling method between September 2017-December 2020 in the physical therapy department of a rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Semistructured interviews were conducted after patients participated in Baduanjin training for 6 weeks. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis method of Graneheim and Lundman.

Results: Three major themes were identified after analysis, namely improving functions of hemiplegic limbs, improving the condition of the entire body and the feelings of practice. The participants indicated that Baduanjin could improve the limb functions and general conditions of hemiplegic patients. Their experience in practicing Baduanjin was generally positive, and they were willing to continue practicing.

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