Tai Chi for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Elderly Men
Author Information
Author(s): Jung Seil, Lee Eun-Nam, Lee Sook-Ryon, Kim Mi-Sook, Lee Myeong Soo
Primary Institution: Dong-A University
Hypothesis
Tai chi would improve lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in elderly patients with benign prostate hypertrophy.
Conclusion
Twelve weeks of tai chi may improve lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in elderly patients with benign prostate hypertrophy.
Supporting Evidence
- Tai chi significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms compared to the control group.
- The quality of life score improved more in the tai chi group than in the control group.
- Testosterone levels increased significantly in the tai chi group.
Takeaway
Doing tai chi for 12 weeks can help older men feel better when they have problems with urination.
Methodology
Elderly patients with benign prostate hypertrophy were randomized to receive either tai chi or usual care for 12 weeks, with outcomes measured before and after the intervention.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of blinding and high dropout rates.
Limitations
The study had a high dropout rate and lacked blinding and allocation concealment.
Participant Demographics
Elderly men over 60 years with benign prostate hypertrophy.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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