Qigong for improving frailty of older cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial

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Prof Denise Shuk Ting Cheung - The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Prof Denise Shuk Ting Cheung speaks to ecancer about qigong for improving the frailty of older cancer survivors.

This study examines the effects of qigong, a mind and body exercise, on frailty among older cancer survivors in Hong Kong.

It compares qigong with light flexibility exercise through a randomised control trial.

Both interventions show improvements in frailty scores, physical performance, psychological well-being, and quality of life, although differences between groups are not statistically significant.

Future research is recommended to explore inactive control conditions and the mechanisms of frailty changes.