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| Title |
Mindfulness-based interventions in multiple sclerosis: beneficial effects of Tai Chi on balance, coordination, fatigue and depression
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| Published in |
BMC Neurology, August 2014
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12883-014-0165-4 |
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| Authors |
Janina M Burschka, Philipp M Keune, Ulrich Hofstadt-van Oy, Patrick Oschmann, Peter Kuhn |
| Abstract |
Patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experience a wide array of symptoms, including balance problems, mobility impairment, fatigue and depression. Physical exercise has recently been acknowledged as a treatment option complementary to medication. However, information regarding putative effects of structured exercise programs on neurological symptoms is sparse. Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art incorporating physical exercise and mindfulness training, has been shown to yield health benefits in various neurological groups. It seems particularly suitable for patients with motoric deficits as it challenges coordination and balance. The purpose of the current study was to explore the therapeutic value of structured Tai Chi training for coordination, balance, fatigue and depression in mildly disabled MS patients. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 8 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 25% |
| France | 1 | 13% |
| United States | 1 | 13% |
| Egypt | 1 | 13% |
| Canada | 1 | 13% |
| Unknown | 2 | 25% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 5 | 63% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 25% |
| Scientists | 1 | 13% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 415 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | <1% |
| Brazil | 2 | <1% |
| Portugal | 1 | <1% |
| Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Czechia | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 407 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 65 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 55 | 13% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 44 | 11% |
| Researcher | 37 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 37 | 9% |
| Other | 63 | 15% |
| Unknown | 114 | 27% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 84 | 20% |
| Psychology | 68 | 16% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 39 | 9% |
| Sports and Recreations | 34 | 8% |
| Neuroscience | 16 | 4% |
| Other | 47 | 11% |
| Unknown | 127 | 31% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 15. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 12 January 2021.
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#2,065,569
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Outputs from BMC Neurology
#193
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#22,563
of 235,668 outputs
Outputs of similar age from BMC Neurology
#3
of 43 outputs
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