@article{ref1,
title="The effects of tai chi practice with asynchronous music on compliance and fall-related risk factors in middle-aged and older women: a pilot study",
journal="Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association",
year="2016",
author="Du, Yan and Roberts, Penny and Xu, Qingwen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: This study examined whether practicing Tai Chi (TC) along with music can maximize the effects of TC on compliance and fall-related risk factors (Dynamic Gait Index and fear of falling). <br><br>DESIGN: A convenient sample was recruited in a community senior center. Eighteen women aged 50 to 84 years (9 White, 9 Black) were block randomly assigned to a TC in silence (TC + S; n = 6) or a TC with music (TC + M; n = 12) class. <br><br>METHOD: Thirteen participants (4 in TC + S group, 9 in TC + M group) with completed pre- and posttests were included in the final analysis. Paired t tests were conducted to examine changes within groups over time and analysis of covariance was used to assess group differences. <br><br>FINDINGS: After 15 weeks of intervention, balance increased in both groups with significantly higher benefits in the TC + M group (p <.05). Fear of falling scores improved in TC + M group and compliance rate was higher in this group. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Practicing TC + M may help increase adherence in White and Black middle-aged and older women, and maximize the effects of TC on fall-related risk factors. Studies with more rigorous study design, including musical considerations, are warranted.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1552-5724",
doi="10.1177/0898010116636972",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898010116636972"
}