A randomized controlled trial of patient-reported outcomes with tai chi exercise in Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT: A previous randomized, controlled trial of tai chi showed improvements in objectively measured balance and other motor-related outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease. This study evaluated whether patient-reported outcomes could be improved through exercise interventions and whether improvements were associated with clinical outcomes and exercise adherence. In a secondary analysis of the tai chi trial, patient-reported and clinical outcomes and exercise adherence measures were compared between tai chi and resistance training and between tai chi and stretching exercise. Patient-reported outcome measures were perceptions of health-related benefits resulting from participation, assessed by the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-8) and Vitality Plus Scale (VPS). Clinical outcome meas

SUBMITTER: Li F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3976742 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature