Translation of an effective Tai Chi intervention into a community-based falls-prevention program

F. Li, P. Harmer, R. Glasgow, K.A. Mack, D. Sleet, K.J. Fisher, M.A. Kohn, L.M. Millet, J. Mead, J. Xu, M.-L. Lin, T. Yang, B. Sutton and Y. Tompkins

American Journal of Public Health, 2008, vol. 98, issue 7, 1195-1198

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.

Date: 2008
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