Impact of yoga and naturopathy as a complementary therapy in the management of COVID-19: A mixed method study

IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine
N. Kathiresan , V. Venugopal , K. Arunthathi , M. Abirami , K. Narayanasamy , N. Manavalan , K. Maheshkumar
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Abstract

Background

The COVID-19 outbreak created a significant psychological impact on patients as a public health emergency of pandemic crisis. However, investigations on psychological therapies in COVID-19 individuals are few. This mixed methods study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Yoga and naturopathy interventions in relieving psychological distress among COVID-19 patients, as well as to explore the participants' experiences and perceptions of these interventions.

Methodology

Fifty-one COVID-19 patients from a single cluster were selected, and yoga and naturopathy interventions were delivered for a period of seven days under the supervision of the experts. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was used to assess psychological distress for all patients at baseline and post-intervention. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a subset of participants to gather qualitative data on their experiences regarding the intervention.

Results

Significant reduction in the mean score of depression (p = 0.05), anxiety (p = 0.03), and stress (p = 0.05) among the patients at post intervention. During the semi-structured interview, patients expressed that the psychological and emotional wellness greatly improved, along with their physical health following the Yoga and Naturopathy sessions. Their positivity and hope towards a possible recovery from COVID also increased following the sessions.

Conclusion

Yoga and Naturopathy treatments have proven to be beneficial in improving the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The positive result of which could be applied in the management of most modern psycho-somatic disorders as well, as a complementary therapy to the conventional medicine.
瑜伽和自然疗法作为补充疗法对COVID-19管理的影响:一项混合方法研究
新冠肺炎疫情作为大流行危机的突发公共卫生事件,对患者产生了重大的心理影响。然而,关于COVID-19个体心理治疗的研究很少。这项混合方法研究旨在研究瑜伽和自然疗法干预在缓解COVID-19患者心理困扰方面的有效性,并探讨参与者对这些干预措施的体验和看法。方法从单个分组中选取51例COVID-19患者,在专家的指导下进行为期7天的瑜伽和自然疗法干预。采用抑郁、焦虑和压力量表21 (DASS-21)评估所有患者在基线和干预后的心理困扰。此外,对一部分参与者进行了半结构化访谈,以收集有关干预经验的定性数据。结果干预后患者抑郁(p = 0.05)、焦虑(p = 0.03)、应激(p = 0.05)得分均显著降低。在半结构化的访谈中,患者表示,在瑜伽和自然疗法课程之后,他们的心理和情感健康以及身体健康都有了很大的改善。会议结束后,他们对可能从COVID中复苏的积极性和希望也有所增加。结论瑜伽和自然疗法已被证明对改善COVID-19患者的身体、情绪和心理健康有益。其积极成果可应用于大多数现代心身疾病的治疗,也可作为传统医学的补充疗法。
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Advances in integrative medicine
Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
11.80%
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审稿时长
15 weeks
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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