Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients Attending the Yoga Outpatient Department at a Tertiary-Care Hospital: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.

Abstract

This observational study analyzed data from the Yoga Outpatient Department register at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, over a 5-year period (2019-2023) to assess the demographics and medical conditions of presenting patients. The study included 2,819 new patients. Disorders were classified using the ICD-10 diagnostic system, and lifestyle was classified based on individuals' self-report. The majority of patients (80.9%) described their lifestyle as moderately active. Musculoskeletal disorders were the most prevalent medical condition, accounting for 37.2% of cases, followed by mental and behavioral disorders at 19.3%. These findings provide valuable insights into the demographic profile of patients attending the Yoga Outpatient Department that can facilitate tailored healthcare delivery and highlight key areas for future research and intervention.