However, data pertinent to the long-term effect of regular
HQG practice on such other aspects as functional capacity and QOL are scarce. The current study investigated the effect of a more extended period of practice of Baduanjin, one form of standardized HQG, on optimizing and maintaining the physical and psychosocial benefits obtained by patients with COPD receiving a pulmonary rehabilitation program. It was hypothesized that Baduanjin as an adjunct home exercise program would maintain the functional capacity and QOL better than the conventional management at the 6-month follow-up (FU) assessment.