Rapid conversion of Tai Chi classes from face-to-face to virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic: A quality improvement project.
Nurs Forum
; 57(3): 491-496, 2022 May.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to examine the feasibility of rapidly converting a Tai Chi program for older Veterans from face-to-face to virtual classes.METHODS:
Eighteen Veterans attending our face-to-face Tai Chi course were invited to transition to virtual classes. Feasibility was defined as the ability of program staff and participants to successfully connect and complete the initial and subsequent classes by VA Video Connect (VVC) with little to no technical difficulties, participant ability to participate in the course without safety concerns, and favorable feedback from participants and program staff.RESULTS:
Nine of 18 Veterans agreed to transition to the virtual program and attended a median (interquartile range) of 11 (4-15) classes; they were younger (62.7 + 11.5 vs. 70.5 + 7.0 years, p < .05) and more likely to have the knowledge and equipment needed to participate (78% vs. 0%, p < .01) than nonparticipants. Tai Chi instructors and participating Veterans reported being able to connect to and complete the classes virtually with only minimal technical problems. No adverse events were reported. Feedback from the instructors and Veterans was positive and included comments on ease of use and enjoyability.CONCLUSION:
Results suggest that virtual Tai Chi classes via VVC are feasible for some older Veterans.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Veteranos
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Tai Chi Chuan
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nurs Forum
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos