The Effects of a Family-Centered Tai Chi Exercise on Lung Function and Mental Health of Patients After Thoracoscopic Surgery

This study is testing whether a family-centered Tai Chi exercise program — practiced together with a family member — can improve lung function and mental health in patients who have undergone minimally invasive (thoracoscopic) lung surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You were admitted to hospital for thoracoscopic (keyhole) lung surgery - You are generally healthy or have only mild chronic conditions (ASA class I or II) - You can walk on your own without limb impairment - You can communicate in Chinese or Taiwanese **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You need chemotherapy or radiation therapy for a malignant tumor - You have practiced Tai Chi, Qigong, or pulmonary exercises in the past year - You expect to be hospitalized or have additional surgery within 3 months - You have musculoskeletal or vascular diseases in the limbs - You have significant vision, cognitive, or memory problems Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.