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Envelhecimento ativo : qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde em idosos praticantes de atividade física : Qigong
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RESUMO - Racional : A proporção da população nacional de idosos regista uma tendência crescente e
as suas consequências a nível humano, social e económico são preocupantes para os
gestores dos serviços de saúde. O Qigong, componente da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa,
compreende a realização de movimentos suaves, controlo da respiração e meditação.
Objetivos e hipóteses: No âmbito da prática de atividade física enquanto estratégia de um
envelhecimento ativo, investigou-se a hipótese do Qigong contribuir para a melhoria da
Qualidade de Vida Relacionada com a Saúde dos idosos participantes nesta investigação.
Pretendeu-se igualmente investigar a contribuição do Qigong na redução das Frequências
Respiratória e Cardíaca.
Métodos: Tratou-se de um estudo quasi-experimental, antes e depois da prática de Qigong,
caraterizando-se os idosos, avaliando-se a Qualidade de Vida Relacionada com a Saúde
através do Questionário SF-12v2 e as Frequências Respiratória e Cardíaca, antes e depois
das sessões de Qigong.
Resultados: Observou-se uma adesão ao programa de 46%, constatando-se uma tendência
global para a melhoria da Qualidade de Vida Relacionada com a Saúde após a prática de
Qigong, com diferença estatisticamente significativa na dimensão Função Social do
questionário (p = 0,046) e na redução da Frequência Respiratória (p = 0,031). Nas
dimensões Desempenho Emocional e Medida Sumário Mental, observou-se um nível de
tendência sugestivo de efeito (p <0,10). Foram demonstrados benefícios sentidos por parte
dos idosos, decorrentes da prática de Qigong.
Conclusão: O Qigong demonstrou efetividade na melhoria da qualidade de vida social e
redução da Frequência Respiratória, sugerindo melhoria ao nível mental e emocional dos
idosos.
ABSTRACT - Rational: The proportion of the national population of elderly records a growing trend and its consequences induce to human, social and economic problems, a concern for the health managers. Qigong, a Traditional Chinese Medicine component consists of making smooth movements, breath control and meditation. Objectives and Hypotheses: As part of physical activity as a strategy of active aging, it was investigated the hypothesis of Qigong’s contribute to the improvement of Health- Related Quality of Life of elderly participants in this investigation. It also intended to investigate the role of Qigong in reducing Respiratory and Cardiac Frequencies. Methods: This was an almost experimental study, before and after the practice of Qigong, characterizing the elderly, evaluating the Health-Related Quality of Life through the SF- 12v2 questionnaire and Respiratory and Cardiac Frequency, before and after Qigong sessions. Results: It was observed an adherence of 46% to the program and a global trend towards improving the Health-Related Quality of Life after practicing Qigong, with statistically significant difference in the dimension Social Function of the questionnaire (p = 0,046) and in reducing Respiratory Frequency (p = 0,031). The dimensions Emotional Performance and Mental Summary Measure, it was observed a suggestive trend level effect (p < 0,10). Benefits were demonstrated and felt by the elderly, resulting from the practice of Qigong. Conclusions: Qigong has demonstrated effectiveness in improving the social quality of life and reduction of Respiratory Frequency, suggesting improvement of the mental and emotional level of the elderly.
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ABSTRACT - Rational: The proportion of the national population of elderly records a growing trend and its consequences induce to human, social and economic problems, a concern for the health managers. Qigong, a Traditional Chinese Medicine component consists of making smooth movements, breath control and meditation. Objectives and Hypotheses: As part of physical activity as a strategy of active aging, it was investigated the hypothesis of Qigong’s contribute to the improvement of Health- Related Quality of Life of elderly participants in this investigation. It also intended to investigate the role of Qigong in reducing Respiratory and Cardiac Frequencies. Methods: This was an almost experimental study, before and after the practice of Qigong, characterizing the elderly, evaluating the Health-Related Quality of Life through the SF- 12v2 questionnaire and Respiratory and Cardiac Frequency, before and after Qigong sessions. Results: It was observed an adherence of 46% to the program and a global trend towards improving the Health-Related Quality of Life after practicing Qigong, with statistically significant difference in the dimension Social Function of the questionnaire (p = 0,046) and in reducing Respiratory Frequency (p = 0,031). The dimensions Emotional Performance and Mental Summary Measure, it was observed a suggestive trend level effect (p < 0,10). Benefits were demonstrated and felt by the elderly, resulting from the practice of Qigong. Conclusions: Qigong has demonstrated effectiveness in improving the social quality of life and reduction of Respiratory Frequency, suggesting improvement of the mental and emotional level of the elderly.
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Idoso Envelhecimento ativo Qualidade de Vida Relacionada com a Saúde Atividade Física Qigong Active aging Health-Related Quality of Life Physical Activity Qigong