Guidelines for Developing Yoga Interventions for Randomized Trials
Author
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Little guidance is available to assist researchers in developing treatment protocols for research on yoga for health concerns.
Because yoga is a complex multifactorial mind-body discipline historically developed for nonmedical purposes, numerous decisions must be made in order to thoughtfully develop such protocols.
In this paper, a systematic approach is proposed to assist researchers in selecting an intervention that is appropriate for the condition under consideration and explicitly developed.
Researchers need to consider the type or “style” of yoga, the components to include (e.g., breathing exercises, postures) as well as the specific protocol for each component, the dose to be delivered (frequency, duration of practice, and the total duration of practice), and issues related to selection of instructors and monitoring the fidelity to the intervention.
Each of these domains and the key issues for the development of protocols is discussed.
Finally, some areas for further research related to protocol development are recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sherman, Karen J.. 2012. Guidelines for Developing Yoga Interventions for Randomized Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992038
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sherman, Karen J.. Guidelines for Developing Yoga Interventions for Randomized Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992038
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sherman, Karen J.. Guidelines for Developing Yoga Interventions for Randomized Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992038
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-992038