This study utilized a pragmatic design in which participants were randomized to weekly pre-existing public qigong classes for 10 weeks or a wait-list control. Participants randomized to the qigong group (QG) attended 60–90 min prevetted qigong classes, and were encouraged to practice at home for at least 10 min per day. Class attendance was documented by the class instructor and participant through an attendance card. Participants documented their home practice using a home practice log.
The wait-list control group (CG) was asked to refrain from qigong, tai chi, or yoga during the 10-week intervention period but was encouraged to continue with pretrial exercise and other self-care practices. After the 10-week period, CG was invited to participate in 10 weeks of qigong. Outcome measures at baseline, week 11, and, for the CG who opted to do 10 weeks of qigong, week 22 were collected.
Qigong instructors were selected based on the following criteria: a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, experience teaching people with limited mobility, teach weekly qigong classes open to any level, and allow modified and/or seated options. Further details regarding the methods are available in a prior publication.37 (link)
The wait-list control group (CG) was asked to refrain from qigong, tai chi, or yoga during the 10-week intervention period but was encouraged to continue with pretrial exercise and other self-care practices. After the 10-week period, CG was invited to participate in 10 weeks of qigong. Outcome measures at baseline, week 11, and, for the CG who opted to do 10 weeks of qigong, week 22 were collected.
Qigong instructors were selected based on the following criteria: a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, experience teaching people with limited mobility, teach weekly qigong classes open to any level, and allow modified and/or seated options. Further details regarding the methods are available in a prior publication.37 (link)
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