Effectiveness of Tai Chi balance exercise on fall risk in older adults with cataracts in rural Indonesia: Original research

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102110

Asri Wahyuni Arsyad , Andi Masyitha Irwan , Yuliana Syam , Sakul Changmai , Amy Buckenmeyer

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Abstract

Problem considered

Cataracts, a leading cause of blindness, affect 12 million people globally. Among older adults, the decline in the ocular vestibular system and reduced balance control increase the risk of fall. Although the effectiveness of Tai Chi in older adults with cataracts remains unclear, its emphasis on physical strength, coordinated breathing, and balance may help mitigate this risk. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi in reducing fall risk among older adults with cataracts.

Methods

Using a quasi-experimental pre-posttest design, 56 older adults diagnosed with cataracts were assigned to the intervention or control groups. Tai Chi was conducted three times weekly for one month, with each session lasting 35–45 min.

Results

In the pre–post control (within groups), the risk of falls was not significant (p > 0.05), whereas in the pre–post intervention, the risk of falls decreased (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Tai Chi may be an effective strategy to improve balance and prevent falls in this population.

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太极拳平衡运动对印度尼西亚农村老年白内障患者跌倒风险的有效性：原始研究

白内障是导致失明的主要原因，全球有1200万人受其影响。在老年人中，眼前庭系统功能下降和平衡控制能力下降会增加跌倒的风险。尽管太极拳对老年白内障患者的疗效尚不清楚，但太极拳对体力、呼吸协调和平衡的强调可能有助于减轻这种风险。本研究旨在评估太极拳在降低老年白内障患者跌倒风险方面的功效。方法采用准实验前-后测试设计，将56例老年白内障患者分为干预组和对照组。每周进行三次太极，每次持续35-45分钟，持续一个月。结果在前后对照中（组内），跌倒的风险不显著(p >；0.05)，而在干预前后，跌倒的风险降低(p <；0.05)。结论太极拳可能是改善这一人群平衡和预防跌倒的有效策略。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.