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Qigong as a Therapeutic Intervention With Older Adults

Carol A. Kemp, B.S.N., R.N., B.C

Swedish Medical Center

The use of complementary therapies in the United States is growing. One complementary therapy that has received little attention in the nursing literature is Qigong. Qigong is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of gentle flowing body movements, breathing, and quieting the mind. Qigong facilitates the movement of qi, the vital life energy, throughout the body, thereby enhancing health and healing disease. Preliminary research indicates that Qigong may be an effective complementary therapy for promoting health and wellness in older adults and an effective adjuvant intervention for managing chronic conditions in older adults. This article provides an overview of Qigong, reviews the English-language research literature on the therapeutic effects of Qigong, discusses the implications of Qigong as a complementary therapy for older adults, and suggests directions for further research on the use of Qigong as a therapeutic approach for older adults.

Key Words: Qigong • older adults • complementary therapies

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 4, 351-373 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010104269313
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