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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present a pilot study designed to determine if ba-duan-jin (BDJ) movement therapy might improve balance and quality of life among older adults.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain BDJ movement therapy and its similarities and differences with tai chi exercises.
  2. Summarize the methodology utilized to conduct the study of BDJ and balance and quality of life among older adults.
  3. Specify the results of the study and their implications for clinical practice and research.
Price: $12.50

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • FL - BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: RNJ0920B
Published: Sep/Oct 2020
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Xiao Bao, MD, PhD; Qi-xiang Qiu, MD, PhD; Yin-Jin Shao, MD; Myles Quiben, PhD,DPT; Howe Liu, MD, PhD, PT