Key result
Tai Chi and inspiratory muscle training reveal four key participation themes in older adults.
Why the study?
Interventions supporting physical and respiratory health in older adults require understanding of facilitators and barriers to participation in combined Tai Chi and IMT programs.
What are the experiences, facilitators, and barriers for older adults participating in an 8-week Tai Chi and Inspiratory Muscle Training program?
RCT (n=31)
Double-blind
randomized
What are the experiences, facilitators, and barriers for older adults participating in an 8-week Tai Chi and Inspiratory Muscle Training program?
Older adults value the health benefits of Tai Chi and IMT but encounter social, environmental, and physical barriers, highlighting the need for flexible and adaptive intervention designs.
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Barriers may hinder Tai Chi and IMT adherence in older adults; supports flexible designs in future implementation trials.
Zhou et al. (2025) reported an RCT. Tai Chi and Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) vs. Sham IMT plus Tai Chi was evaluated on Experiences, facilitators, and barriers to participation (qualitative themes). Tai Chi and Inspiratory Muscle Training evaluated in 10 older adults revealed 4 key themes: external disruptions, physical discomfort, engagement challenges, and balancing social interaction.