TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Implementation of an evidence-based, Tai Ji Quan Fall Prevention Program in rural West Virginia churches: a RE-AIM evaluation
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
A1  - Jones, Dina L.
A1  - Selfe, Terry Kit
A1  - Wen, Sijin
A1  - Eicher, Jennifer L.
A1  - Wilcox, Sara
A1  - Mancinelli, Corrie
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - This study implemented a 16-week Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® intervention for older adults in churches in hard-to-reach, medically underserved, rural communities, and evaluated the process using the RE-AIM Framework. Community-dwelling adults, aged 55 years, or older, were eligible. Data (N = 237) were collected at baseline, 16 weeks, and 32 weeks on falls efficacy, depression, physical/mental health-related quality of life, aerobic activity, gait speed, mobility, balance, and leg strength. Generalized/linear mixed models determined if outcomes improved. Eighteen churches sponsored 16 classes. Church adoption was 94%, instructor adoption was 86%, reach was 90%, and fidelity was good/fair. All outcomes improved except physical health-related quality of life and gait speed. Thirty-six percent of participants, 28% of churches, and 37% of instructors continued Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance at 32 weeks. Compared with two prior RE-AIM evaluations, adoption and reach rates, improvements in outcomes, and satisfaction were comparable; attendance, program completion, and continuation rates were lower.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1063-8652
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2021-0274
ID  - ref1
ER  -