coronary heart disease (CHD)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) have been diagnosed with CHD; (2) age > 18 years old (3) be able to communicate in Chinese;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) will have cardiac surgery planned during the following 6 months; (2) presence of unstable angina, severe congestive heart failure or severe pulmonary disease; (3) suffered from severe cognitive or sensory impairment (Abbreviated Mental Test score < 7) (4) have difficulty or inability to walk, or other incapacitating disabilities that may limit the practice of Tai Chi; (5) have previous training and practiced Tai Chi, or participated in other formal physical activity, within six months prior to the commencement of study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility;Physical function (leg strength, leg flexibility, aerobic endurance, dynamic balance, and stationary balance); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived stress;Depression;Social support;Quality of Life;Exercise self-efficacy;Cardiovascular risk factors, inculding blood pressure (BP), blood lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein), blood sugar, body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactTing LIU
The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed