Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Research Article

Qualitative Evaluation of Baduanjin (Traditional Chinese Qigong) on Health Promotion among an Elderly Community Population at Risk for Ischemic Stroke

Table 3

An example of codes, subcategories, categories, and a theme from qualitative content analysis about the experiences of practicing Baduanjin.
ThemeHarmonizing body and soul
CategoryImproving physiological healthImproving psychoemotional state
SubcategoryRelieving painEnhancing digestionRelieving polyuria Strengthening immunityImproving the
circulatory
system function		Improving sleep quality 
CodesThe low back pain has been alleviated;
arm is raised without pain;
headache and back pain seem to be disappeared		Having a good appetite;
bowel movement becomes regular; constipation is decreased		Reducing frequency of urination and nocturnal urinationLooking fine;
being seldom sick		Controlling blood pressure;
relieving dizziness		Being fast asleep;
extending sleep time 		Having positive vital energy;
whole body is relaxed; being
comfortable;
being hopeful;
being full of vital energy;
being not lonely;
being anxiety-free