Abstract

The purpose of this experimental study is to identify the effects of a Tai Chi intervention on nursing students" test anxiety. Research supports the use of Tai Chi for psychological well-being and stress reduction, however the use of Tai Chi and nursing student test anxiety is limited.

Author Details

Kathleen R. Ward, MSN; Tanya L. Smith, MSN, Department of Nursing, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, USA; Lindsey Gordon, MS, South Central Mental Health Counseling Center, Wichita, KS, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Zeta

Lead Author Affiliation

Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Students, Tai Chi, Test Anxiety

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Reducing test anxiety through mind relaxation

Dublin, Ireland

The purpose of this experimental study is to identify the effects of a Tai Chi intervention on nursing students" test anxiety. Research supports the use of Tai Chi for psychological well-being and stress reduction, however the use of Tai Chi and nursing student test anxiety is limited.