MSCYT Dissertations (Yoga Therapy)
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Item Effect of one week integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) on peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), 6 minute walk test, anxiety and sleep quality index in asthma patient a pilot study(S-Vyasa, 2017-01-16) Sarungbam Joyshree ChanuEffect of one week integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) on peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), 6minute walk test, hospital anxiety and depression scale, breath holding time, and symptom score, in asthma patient - a pilot study Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. The chronic inflammation causes an associated increase in airway hyper-responsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or in the early morning. Most of the Yoga based studies have reported, significant improvements in pulmonary functions, quality of life, and decrease in medication use. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of yoga on peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), 6minute walk test, hospital anxiety and depression scale, breath holding time, and symptom score of asthmatics. Methods: In present study 20 participants with the age range from 18 to 75 years from Arogyadhama, Bangalore was selected. Results: Showed significant change in PEFR (p<0.01) from 240 ±90.32 to 271.5±87.19 with 13.13%, in 6minWT (p<0.00) from 120.67±27.26 to 141.84±39.21 with 17.54%, and in HADS (p<0.009) from 13.5±7.74 to 8.45±6.41 with -37.41% respectively change. In SQI there in no improvement but disturbance of sleep and number of asthma attacks in night time get reduced. Conclusion: IAYT is effective in asthmaItem Effect of yoga on sleep quality, depression and psychological distress among women geriatric population: a pilot study(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Lucas, Arockia S.Background Poor sleep quality, depression and psychological distress are considered as the most frequently seen problems in elderly. Yoga being non-invasive, cost effective and safe intervention among complementary and alternative medicine. Earlier studies reported the potential role of yoga in management of psychological problems like depression, distress and in enhancing the quality of sleep.z Aims: The purpose of the present study was to assess the role of yoga in sleep quality, depression, and psychological distress in elderly women. Methodology: 25 women with an age range between 60 to 85 from Sharanya Trust an old age home, Madurai were enrolled in this study. All the participate underwent yoga practice consist of asana (Yogic postures), pranayama (yogic breathing practices) and relaxation techniques, one and half housr daily for six days a week for one month. Patient health Questionnaire (PHQ 9), General Health Quessionaire GHQ 12 and Pitberger’s sleep quality index were administered before and after the intervention. Results: There was significant reduction in depression (p> 0.001), psychological distress (p> 0.001) and there was significant improvement in sleep quality index (p> 0.001) at the end one of one moth of yoga practice Conclusions: 4 weeks of intense yoga practice in women geriatric living in oldage home, lead to significant reduction in distress, depression, and improvement in Sleep qualityItem Effect of one month of yoga practice on anthropometric, psychological and genitive function in women with chronic disease: A control study(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Bhat, NarayanIntroduction: Depression, anxiety, and fatigue are among the most chronic mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is well-established that psychological stress plays an integral role in anxiety, depression & fatigue and that it has numerous negative health outcomes. An earlier study reports yoga practice may be useful in the management of stress following a natural disaster in people with widely differing social, cultural and spiritual beliefs (Telles & Naveen, 2007). Aim: The present study assessed the effects of specific yoga module practice on perceived sleep, stress Fatigue, anxiety & depression with women having chronic disease and to understand the psycholphysiological effects. Methods: Female subjects in the age range of 35 to 45 years (group mean age ± SD, 40.82 ±3. 748). Specific Yoga Program Group 33 numbers and Control Group 33 numbers. Yoga group underwent one month of specific practice (5days/week) of 60 minutes. Control group continued with their daily activities during the period of intervention. The assessments were based upon the four Questioners-Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (hads), Cohen Perceved Stress (cps), Fatigue Severity Scale (fss), The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (psqi). The sample size comprised of 2 groups (n=70),. Results: There was a significant decrease in HADS (P<0.002), cps(P<0.00), fss(P<0.000), & psqi(P<0.00) in yoga group (paired t test) compare to the control group. This suggests that yoga practice may be useful in the management of stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue and sleep in patients with chronic disease. Conclusion: one month of integrated yoga may help in reducing anxiety, depression and fatigue and improves sleep quality in women with chronic disease.Item Insomnia in patients suffering from chronic medical illnesses: prevalence and impact of iayt(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Bista, SumanTitle: Insomnia in Patients Suffering from Chronic Medical Illnesses: Prevalence and Impact of IAYT Background: Sleep is an important lifestyle factor to be addressed in patients having chronic non-communicable diseases. Yoga has been found effective in improving sleep quality in patients with chronic medical illnesses (CMIs). Aim: To find the prevalence of insomnia in major chronic medical illnesses and to assess the effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) on them. Methods and Material: From the outpatients and inpatients of our integrative therapy clinics, 200 patients (116 males; 84 females) in the age range 49.57±11.71 years, who satisfied the inclusion criteria and diagnosed by the physician with any of the four major categories of CMIs: cardio-pulmonary; diabetes; musculoskeletal; and psychiatric, were screened for insomnia. Patients suffering from severe and complicated CMIs were excluded from the study. Screening was done using a validated and reliable screening tool, the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) scale. Those found suffering from clinically significant insomnia (ISI score > 14) were admitted and a residential IAYT intervention was given for a week. Before and after the intervention, ISI and Pittsburg insomnia rating scale (PIRS) were administered to assess extent of insomnia. Data was analyzed before and after the intervention using paired t test. Results: All patients of CMIs taken together, we found that 35% suffered from clinical insomnia, out of which, 12.5% had severe and 22.5% had moderate insomnia. We also found that prevalence of clinical insomnia was highest among those suffering from psychiatric 2 illnesses (62.07%) and minimum in those having musculoskeletal disorders (28.05%). Those suffering from diabetes mellitus and cardio-pulmonary disorders reported prevalence of 32.25% and 31.94% respectively. After IAYT intervention of one week, prevalence of clinical insomnia reduced from 35% at the baseline to 8.5% in all patients of CMIs taken together. Following changes were observed in prevalence of clinical insomnia in different CMIs before and after one week of IAYT intervention: 1) In psychiatric patients, the prevalence reduced from 62.07% to 24.13%; 2) In diabetic patients the prevalence reduced from 32.2.7% to 3.0%; 3) In patients having musculoskeletal disorders the prevalence reduced from 28.05% to 8.53%; and 4) In patients having cardio-pulmonary illnesses the prevalence reduced from 31.94% to 2.7%. Conclusion: Prevalence of insomnia is higher in patients suffering from chronic medical illnesses. IAYT intervention of one week may be helpful in reducing prevalence of insomnia in this population. Future studies should focus testing the efficacy of IAYT in each category of CMI separately on using a larger sample size and randomized controlled design.