06.23.09
Qigong can Help Reduce Stress in Hospital Staff
Researchers at University of Colorado studied the effects of Qigong training on stress reduction in hospital staff (Griffith et al., 2008). A total of 37 subjects were involved in the study. The test group participated in a 6-week Qigong training program.
The study found that the Qigong group had significant stress reduction compared to the control group. The Qigong group also had better improvement on the Social Interaction subscale. In addition, the Qigong group had a significant reduction of pain intensity, but the control group did not. Furthermore, statistical analysis correlated higher baseline stress levels and better improvement within the Qigong group.
These findings indicate that short-term Qigong training can help reducing stress in hospital staff. More studies are necessary to confirm the effects of Qigong and to find out its mechanisms.
Reference:
Griffith, J. M., Hasley, J. P., et al. (2008) Qigong stress reduction in hospital staff. J Altern Complement Med 14, 939-945.
