Yoga for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Sohl, Stephanie J.
Wallston, Kenneth A.
Watkins, Keiana
Birdee, Gurjeet S.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lifestyle change is recommended as treatment for adults at risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS), although adoption of new behavioral patterns is limited.
In addition, most existing lifestyle interventions do not address psychological stress or quality of life, both of which impact the burden of MetS.
Yoga, a form of physical activity that incorporates psychological components (e.g., maintaining attention, relaxation), is a promising intervention for improving the burden of MetS.
This randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week yoga program coupled with an evidence-based health education program (HED) compared to HED alone.
A secondary, exploratory aim examined perceived stress, quality of life, and related psychological outcomes (mindfulness, perceived health competence, and mood).
Sixty-seven adults at risk for MetS enrolled (mean age [SD]: 58 [10] years; 50% male; 79% non-Hispanic White).
Preliminary results revealed significantly larger improvements in two quality of life domains (role-physical and general health perceptions) in the HED plus yoga group versus HED alone ( p s < 0.05 ).
This is the first study that implemented lifestyle education along with yoga to evaluate the potential unique effects of yoga on participants at risk for MetS.
A larger clinical trial is warranted to further investigate these promising patient-reported outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sohl, Stephanie J.& Wallston, Kenneth A.& Watkins, Keiana& Birdee, Gurjeet S.. 2016. Yoga for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104041
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sohl, Stephanie J.…[et al.]. Yoga for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104041
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sohl, Stephanie J.& Wallston, Kenneth A.& Watkins, Keiana& Birdee, Gurjeet S.. Yoga for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104041
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104041