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Improving Physical Performance and Fall Risk in the Elderly Through Structured Tai Chi: A Quasi-Experimental Investigation in an Indonesian Nursing Home Silaswati, Shinta; Savitri Pardede, Bella; Jamaludin, Jamaludin; Sutanto, Jusuf
Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65874/ngj/v1.i1.2026.171

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Background: Falls are a major cause of injury and disability among older adults. Tai Chi, with its slow and controlled movements, is a promising intervention for improving balance and reducing fall risk. Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of a structured two-week Tai Chi program on physical performance and fall risk among elderly nursing home residents in East Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-post design was used with 20 participants (mean age 66.4±4.2 years; 85% female). Fall risk was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) before and after a 10-session Tai Chi program. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Pre-intervention SPPB scores indicated high fall risk (Mean=7.8±1.1). Post-intervention scores improved significantly (Mean=9.6±1.0; p=0.046). The proportion of participants classified as "stable" (SPPB 10-12) increased from 0% to 20%. Conclusion: A short-term Tai Chi program significantly improved physical performance and reduced fall risk in institutionalized elderly, supporting its integration into nursing home fall prevention strategies.
Improving Physical Performance and Fall Risk in the Elderly Through Structured Tai Chi: A Quasi-Experimental Investigation in an Indonesian Nursing Home Silaswati, Shinta; Savitri Pardede, Bella; Jamaludin, Jamaludin; Sutanto, Jusuf
Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65874/ngj/v3.i1.2026.171

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Background: Falls are a major cause of injury and disability among older adults. Tai Chi, with its slow and controlled movements, is a promising intervention for improving balance and reducing fall risk. Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of a structured two-week Tai Chi program on physical performance and fall risk among elderly nursing home residents in East Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-post design was used with 20 participants (mean age 66.4±4.2 years; 85% female). Fall risk was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) before and after a 10-session Tai Chi program. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Pre-intervention SPPB scores indicated high fall risk (Mean=7.8±1.1). Post-intervention scores improved significantly (Mean=9.6±1.0; p=0.046). The proportion of participants classified as "stable" (SPPB 10-12) increased from 0% to 20%. Conclusion: A short-term Tai Chi program significantly improved physical performance and reduced fall risk in institutionalized elderly, supporting its integration into nursing home fall prevention strategies.
Co-Authors Jamaludin . Silaswati, Shinta Sutanto, Jusuf