International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 45, Issue 4 , Pages 501-507, April 2008

The effects of a Simplified Tai-Chi Exercise Program (STEP) on the physical health of older adults living in long-term care facilities: A single group design with multiple time points☆

  • Kuei-Min Chen

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Fooyin University, 151 Chin-Hsueh Rd., Taliao Township, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +88677833989.
    • ,
  • Jong-Ni Lin

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Fooyin University, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Huey-Shyan Lin

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nursing Management, Fooyin University, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Hui-Chuan Wu

      Affiliations

    • Department of Midwifery, Fooyin University, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Wen-Ting Chen

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Fooyin University, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Chun-Huw Li

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nursing, Yuhing Junior College of Health Care and Management, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Sing Kai Lo

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University, Australia

Received 18 July 2006; received in revised form 10 November 2006; accepted 28 November 2006.

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☆ The work was performed at Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This study was funded by the National Science Council, Taiwan (NSC 92-2314-B-242-002).

PII: S0020-7489(06)00316-6

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.11.008

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 45, Issue 4 , Pages 501-507, April 2008

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