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Abstract
Background
A feasibility study using trial methodology comparing the impact of two behavioural motivational interventions on intention to practice and engagement with pranayama and perceived wellbeing a week after the intervention.
Materials and methods
Healthcare professionals, from mainstream and complementary disciplines were randomised into one of two motivational conditions, Pranayama with an Implementation Intention statement and Pranayama with a Benefits Analysis statement. Interventions were delivered via Qualtrics which embedded an unlisted YouTube demonstration for different conditions. A qualitative analysis of the self-generated statements was conducted alongside a quantitative analysis for general wellbeing based on outcome from the WHO-5, and measures of affect, motivation, capability, and opportunity.
Results
155 participants showed an interest in the study, with an intention to treat (n=84) analysis performed. Both motivational messages were associated with increased practice and intention to practice pranayama over time, an increased sense of capability and opportunity for practise, limited impact on emotional regulation and no change in general wellbeing. Qualitative findings showed implementation intention effectiveness is not necessarily based on verbatim remembering, subjective benefits experienced were mainly emotional, or a combination of somatic and emotional; that challenges of working in healthcare environments possibly block implementation intentions from being used effectively.
Conclusion
This one-week intervention was adequate to increase practise and intention to practise pranayama. An adequate number of people participated in this study; study retention was high. Participants were highly motivated and the main barriers to engagement linked to capability and opportunity. Further exploration about the mechanism that encourages people to practise pranayama in different settings is required.
期刊介绍：
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.
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