Proposal for a Non-Face-to-Face Health Qigong Program to Strengthen the Intrinsic Capabilities of Active Seniors

Purpose: This study focuses on “Health Qigong”, a traditional Eastern mind-body training method, as a solution to the problem of hyper-aging faced by Korean society. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Health Qigong for healthy aging and propose specific non -face-to-face program implementation strategies. Method: This study analyzed previous research findings using triangulation to determine inter-rater agreement. The data collection primarily focused on research papers on Health Qigong and healthy aging published in the Korea Citation Index (KCI) within the past 10 years (2015-2025). For policy data analysis, the “Non-medica l Healthcare Service Guidelines and Casebook” published by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare was analyzed to assess its applicability. Results: The study identified the anticipated advantages and disadvantages of a non -face-to-face Health Qigong program and proposed a Health Qigong program to strengthen intrinsic capacity. Furthermore, a detailed implementation strategy and evaluation indicators, applying a non-medical healthcare service model, and a specific safety training manual for the Health Qigong program were developed. Conclusion: Health Qigong can be safely applied within non-medical healthcare service guidelines. In particular, it is understood that non-face-to-face implementation of health information verification, prevention and management consultation, training goal setting, training implementation and monitoring, feedback, and adjustments is feasible. To ensure future sustainability, a cultural approach should be developed that integrates with the healthy pleasure trend and fosters a perception of Health Qigong as a fun and sustainable lifestyle habit for older adults, rather than a forced exercise.