N. Kathiresan , V. Venugopal , K. Arunthathi , M. Abirami , K. Narayanasamy , N. Manavalan , K. Maheshkumar
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Impact of yoga and naturopathy as a complementary therapy in the management of COVID-19: A mixed method study
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.
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.