Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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The Experience of Tai Chi in Women with Osteoarthritis

골관절염 여성의 타이치 경험

  • 이선우 (삼육대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김윤주 (이화여자대학교 건강과학대학 간호과학부) ;
  • 서권 (이화여자대학교) ;
  • 이혜영 (대한간호협회정책연구소)
  • Received : 2011.02.25
  • Accepted : 2011.06.22
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Tai Chi in women with osteoarthritis. Methods: Data were collected by face-to-face interview from 14 participants. Theoretical sampling was performed until the concepts were saturated. The main question was "How do you describe your experience of Tai Chi?" Data were analyzed using a grounded theory methodology. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Results: The Phenomenon is 'QI flowing'. The core category was identified with 'inspiring one's life with strength'. This series of processes was categorized into four stages: 'Challenging Tai chi', 'Doing one's best', 'Deplenishing (the word used in English and Tai chi is emptying one's mind) one's mind', 'Taking a Positive view of life'. Conclusion: The finding of this study will offer profound understanding about the reported tai chi's experience. Additional research should be done as to the role of Tai chi as a nursing intervention strategy for osteoarthritis patients.

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