title: Tai Chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional, and physical functioning following cancer treatment: a pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi (TC) program on neuropsychological, psychological, and physical health of female cancer survivors.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-three women with a history of cancer participated in 60-min TC classes two times/week for 10-weeks.
  
  
  METHODS
  Before and after the intervention, participants completed neuropsychological tests (memory, executive functioning, language, and attention); 5 tests of balance; and self-report questionnaires of neuropsychological complaints, stress and mood, and fatigue.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After the 10-week session, participants evidenced fewer neuropsychological complaints and enhanced neuropsychological functioning. They also demonstrated improved balance and reported better psychological functioning.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results suggest that TC may promote gains in neuropsychological functioning, in addition to previously demonstrated improvements in physical and psychological health. These findings support the need for controlled trials examining the potential benefits of TC on neuropsychological functioning after cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Psychology, School of Health Professions, University of Missouri, One Hospital Drive, DC116.88, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. ReidArndtS@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Stephanie A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Reid-Arndt
authors.forename: Sandy
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matsuda
authors.forename: Cathy R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000339:Affect; D000368:Aged; D003071:Cognition; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005221:Fatigue; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010865:Pilot Projects; D004856:Postural Balance; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D026302:Tai Ji