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| Qigong as a psychosocial intervention for depressed elderly with chronic physical illnesses | | Author(s) | Hector W H Tsang, Lee Cheung, Davis C C Lak |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 17, no 12, December 2002 |
| Pages | pp 1146-1154 |
| Keywords | Depression ; Chronic illness ; Exercise ; Psychiatric treatment ; China ; Hong Kong. |
| Annotation | Depression is a more serious problem in older people with chronic physical illnesses. Although the relationship between physical problems and depression is well documented, the underlying mechanism is basically unknown. A comprehensive literature review concludes that depression in older people with chronic physical illnesses results from disability and a reduction in psychosocial resources. If depression is left untreated, suicide may be a consequence. In view of this, various forms of psychosocial interventions are developed based on mainstream western medicine. The authors argue that Qigong, a form of Chinese therapeutics, has the effect of alleviating clinical depression and thus improves quality of life. A simple form of dynamic qigong, namely the Eight-Section Brocades, is suggested. A theory which explains the psychosocial effect of qigong is hypothesised. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-030122219 A |
| Classmark | ENR: CI: CEA: LP: 7DC: 7DR |
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