Translation of an effective tai chi intervention into a community-based falls-prevention program.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2007.120402 and PMC identifier 2424086.
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Abstract
Tai chi--moving for better balance, a falls-prevention program developed from a randomized controlled trial for community-based use, was evaluated with the re-aim framework in 6 community centers. The program had a 100% adoption rate and 87% reach into the target older adult population. All centers implemented the intervention with good fidelity, and participants showed significant improvements in health-related outcome measures. This evidence-based tai chi program is practical to disseminate and can be effectively implemented and maintained in community settings.
Medical subject headings
- Accidental Falls
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Tai Ji