Pilot studies of recruitment and feasibility of remote Tai Chi in racially diverse older adults with multisite pain.
Contemp Clin Trials
; 128: 107164, 2023 05.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2287977
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Multisite musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among older adults yet undertreated. Studies support the promise of Tai Chi for managing pain and lowering fall risk. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, effective alternatives to classroom-based exercise programming are warranted.AIMS:
To recruit 100 racially diverse older adults with multisite pain and increased fall risk, who are interested in participating in a future Tai Chi clinical trial, and to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a short-term, remotely delivered home-based Tai Chi program.METHODS:
A random sample of adults aged 65 years or older living in diverse Boston neighborhoods were sent mailed invitations to participate in a telephone screening survey. Eligible adults were invited to join a 4-week Tai Chi program offered online via Zoom. Primary outcomes were class attendance, experience, and program safety.RESULTS:
Among 334 survey respondents, 105 were eligible for the intervention. Average age of eligible participants was 74 years, 75% were women, and 62% were Black. We assigned 32 participants to 4 Tai Chi or 2 light exercise groups conducted via Zoom; of these, 24 (75%) completed the program and 79% attended ≥6 of 8 classes. There were no adverse events reported. Two-thirds reported it was very easy to join the online classes and 88%, very easy to see the instructor.CONCLUSION:
Mailed invitations were effective for recruiting a racially diverse sample. Remote exercise programming delivered online via live Zoom sessions is safe and feasible for diverse older adults who have multisite pain and risk of falls.Palabras clave
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Taichi Chuan
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Contemp Clin Trials
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
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Terapeutica
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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