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American Journal of Public Health, 10.2105/AJPH.2007.120402

Research and Practice

Translation of an Effective Tai Chi Intervention Into a Community-Based Falls-Prevention Program

Fuzhong Li 1*, Peter Harmer 2, Russell Glasgow 3, Karin A. Mack 4, David Sleet 4, K. John Fisher 1, Melvin A. Kohn 5, Lisa M. Millet 5, Jennifer Mead 5, Junheng Xu 6, Mei-Li Lin 7, Tingzhong Yang 8, Beth Sutton 9, Yvaughn Tompkins 10

1 Oregon Research Institute
2 Willamette University
3 Kaiser Permanente Colorado
4 Centers for Disease Control
5 Oregon Department of Human Services
6 Coach Xu Institute
7 National Safety Council
8 University of Zhejiang
9 Willamalane Adult Activity Center
10 Campbell Senior Center

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: fuzhongl{at}ori.org.


  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.

Key Words: Aging, Community Health, Exercise/Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Prevention




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