QI GONG: MIND BODY TECHNIQUE FOR HEALTH PROMOTION. Experience at Hospital San Martin, La Plata. Argentina. Period 2014- 2017
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Psychosocial stress, chronic pain, life quality, Qi GongAbstract
Objective: To analyze the perceptions regarding the use of a mind-body technique for health promotion (Qi Gong) at a public hospital in the city of La Plata, Argentina. Material and Methods: Qualitative research was done, based on discourse analysis. In depth interviews were carried out. The program Atlas Ti was used for the analysis. Results: Participants refer benefits of the technique in the physical, emotional and social dimensions. Conclusions: According to the participants› reports, the use of the technique results beneficial. It is necessary to continue exploring the benefits of the technique, using other research designs, to assess its clinical effectiveness.
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