@article{ref1,
title="Falls and fall-related injuries in an evidence-based Tai Ji Quan intervention in rural West Virginia churches",
journal="Topics in geriatric rehabilitation",
year="2023",
author="Jones, Dina L. and Selfe, Terry Kit and Wilcox, Sara and Cosner, Clinton Tyler and Mitchell, Justin and Ray, Benjamin D. and Stipec, Craig and Switay, David and Mancinelli, Corrie A.",
volume="39",
number="3",
pages="170-178",
abstract="BACKGROUND: This paper identifies the independent predictors of falls in an implementation study of Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance(®) (TJQMBB) in older adults in rural West Virginia churches. <br><br>METHODS: Falls and injuries were identified via calendars, questionnaire, and verbal reports. <br><br>RESULTS: Fall predictors were gait speed (OR 0.27; 95% CI 0.08, 0.90); low back pain (OR 8.04; 95% CI 1.71, 37.79); and pain, stiffness, or swelling limiting activity (OR 2.44; 95% CI 1.09, 5.45). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Determining differences between fallers and non-fallers may identify people with different fall risk profiles and ultimately better tailor fall-prevention programming to individual needs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0882-7524",
doi="10.1097/TGR.0000000000000398",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000398"
}