Table 4.
Comparison of the SF-36 life quality (a score between 0 and 100) between two groups.
| Tai Chi group, n = 128 | Control group, n = 121 | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 month | |||
| PF | 33.9 ± 6.9 | 35.1 ± 4. 3 | 0.712 |
| RP | 32.7 ± 5.3 | 34.4 ± 6. 2 | 0.342 |
| RE | 26.2 ± 6.3 | 27.9 ± 5.6 | 0.885 |
| SF | 42.5 ± 4.1 | 41.5 ± 3.1 | 0.873 |
| GH | 56.9 ± 5.8 | 54.5 ± 4.3 | 0.801 |
| BP | 37.6 ± 6.7 | 37.9 ± 3.6 | 0.718 |
| VT | 35.9 ± 3.7 | 38.1 ± 4.1 | 0.523 |
| MH | 45.4 ± 5.3 | 43.3 ± 5.1 | 0.429 |
| Average | 39.5 ± 5.8 | 36. 8 ± 4.9 | 0.278 |
| 3-month follow-up | |||
| PF | 45.7 ± 7.4 | 38.9 ± 5.8 | 0.023 |
| RP | 42.8 ± 4.0 | 35.6 ± 5.1 | 0.018 |
| RE | 32.7 ± 4.6 | 28.1 ± 6.5 | 0.032 |
| SF | 53.7 ± 6.3 | 40.1 ± 5.2 | 0.009 |
| GH | 51.4 ± 5.8 | 47.3 ± 3.5 | 0.068 |
| BP | 39.8 ± 6.5 | 38.1 ± 4.0 | 0.187 |
| VT | 41.5 ± 7.3 | 37.2 ± 5.5 | 0.094 |
| MH | 46.0 ± 8.8 | 44.3 ± 6.7 | 0.292 |
| Average | 44.6 ± 6.7∗ | 39.1 ± 4.3∗ | 0.045 |
| 6-month follow-up | |||
| PF | 62.1 ± 10.8 | 42.9 ± 6.3 | 0.001 |
| RP | 65.8 ± 3.9 | 36.7 ± 4.1 | 0.001 |
| RE | 61.2 ± 5.7 | 44.9 ± 7.3 | 0.001 |
| SF | 63.4 ± 7.4 | 33.8 ± 5.6 | 0.001 |
| GH | 62.1 ± 6.3 | 56.1 ± 3.7 | 0.014 |
| BP | 54.8 ± 7.2 | 48.8 ± 4.5 | 0.001 |
| VT | 66.7 ± 8.5 | 36.3 ± 6.2 | 0.001 |
| MH | 48.1 ± 9.6 | 42.1 ± 7.3 | 0.042 |
| Average | 61.5 ± 7.4∗ | 40.0 ± 5.3∗ | 0.001 |
Follow-up was 3 months. SF-36 life quality includes PF, physiologic functioning; RP, role physical; BP, bodily pains; GH, general health; VT, vitality; SF, social functioning; RE, role of limitation due to emotional problems; and MH, mental health. The statistical test was performed with a multivariate analysis.