Resp Care
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Tai chi exercise for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study.
To determine the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of the effect of a tai chi program on quality of life and exercise capacity in patients with COPD. ⋯ A randomized controlled trial of tai chi is feasible in patients with moderate to severe COPD. Tai chi exercise as an adjunct to standard care warrants further investigation.