Adam McPartlin
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Adam McPartlin has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Bonnie D. Dawson
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114, USA
1 shared publication - Dennis H. Sullivan
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock Arkansas USA
1 shared publication - Gail Li
VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
1 shared publication - Hallie E. Keller
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114, USA
1 shared publication - Jerome A. Sabangan
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Menlo Park, CA
1 shared publication - Karl J. Brown
VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 9 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Geriatrics
- Vol. 9 (4) , 91
Evaluation of a Virtual Tai Chi Program for Older Veterans at Risk of Loneliness or Physical Deconditioning: A Quality Improvement Project
This Quality Improvement project evaluated the implementation of a virtual Tai Chi program for older Veterans (OVs) at risk of loneliness and/or physical deconditioning. A 12-week Tai Chi course was conducted virtually at three Veterans Affairs sites using VA Video Connect (VVC). Changes in physical function based on the 30-Second Chair Stand (30CST) and loneliness based on the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGS) were measured, as were the OVs’ satisfaction and adherence. Of 109 OVs who enrolled, 74 completed the program with a mean attendance rate of 84%. Completers demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the 30CST, and those who were moderately or severely lonely at baseline saw a statistically significant improvement in the DJGS. Course evaluations were generally very positive. Results suggest that a virtual Tai Chi program is an effective and very satisfying intervention for OVs at risk of loneliness or physical deconditioning.
- 9 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Geriatrics
- Vol. 9 (4) , 91
Open AccessEvaluation of a Virtual Tai Chi Program for Older Veterans at Risk of Loneliness or Physical Deconditioning: A Quality Improvement Project
This Quality Improvement project evaluated the implementation of a virtual Tai Chi program for older Veterans (OVs) at risk of loneliness and/or physical deconditioning. A 12-week Tai Chi course was conducted virtually at three Veterans Affairs sites using VA Video Connect (VVC). Changes in physical function based on the 30-Second Chair Stand (30CST) and loneliness based on the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGS) were measured, as were the OVs’ satisfaction and adherence. Of 109 OVs who enrolled, 74 completed the program with a mean attendance rate of 84%. Completers demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the 30CST, and those who were moderately or severely lonely at baseline saw a statistically significant improvement in the DJGS. Course evaluations were generally very positive. Results suggest that a virtual Tai Chi program is an effective and very satisfying intervention for OVs at risk of loneliness or physical deconditioning.