Tai Chi: a promising adjunct nursing intervention to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease and improve psychosocial well-being in adults with hypertension

摘要

The burden of CVD accounts for significant global morbidity and mortality.1 Substantial evidence suggests that physical inactivity is a major modifiable lifestyle factor related to the development of CVD. This experimental study, conducted by Chan et al,2 compared Tai Chi exercise with brisk walking in Hong Kong-based adults with hypertension, a known risk factor for the development of CVD. Tai Chi provides a traditional Chinese form of mind-body exercise, which has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years. Studies suggest that Tai Chi is effective in healthcare; however to date, the effectiveness of this intervention with brisk walking in adults with recognised hypertension remains untested.