Participant Perspectives on Community Qigong for People with Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor and nonmotor function including physical and cognitive decline, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Qigong is a mind-body self-care practice with the potential to address MS symptoms. Publicly available community qigong classes may provide opportunities for people with MS to access qigong, but little is known about the risks and benefits. A mixed methods study of community qigong was conducted for people with MS. In this article, the results of this qualitative analysis to identify benefits and challenges faced by people with MS attending community qigong classes were presented.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected from an exit survey of 14 study participants with MS who enrolle

SUBMITTER: Buttolph L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9986858 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature