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A New Educational Film Control for Use in Studies of Active Mind-Body Therapies: Acceptability and Feasibility.Innes KE, Selfe TK, Alexander GK, Taylor AG 1 Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia Health System , Charlottesville, VA. Abstract Objectives: The study objectives were to ascertain whether a novel educational film class is an acceptable and feasible comparison group for a randomized controlled trial regarding the effects of an active mind-body therapy on cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women. Methods: Seventy-five (75) participants attended a baseline assessment visit and were randomly assigned to either a yoga group or an educational film (control) group. Both groups attended two 90-minute classes/week for 8 weeks, followed by a second assessment visit. Those not attending the second assessment were classified as dropouts. Over 60 films covering a range of topics relevant to the study population were evaluated; 15 were selected by consensus of at least 2 researchers and 1 layperson. Each film session followed the same format: an informal greeting period, viewing of the film, and a 15-minute postfilm discussion. To determine acceptability and feasibility of the film class, potential between-group differences in dropout and attendance were examined, and participant feedback given during class and on end-of-study questionnaires were evaluated. Results: The relation between group assignment and dropout was not significant (χ(2) [1, N = 75] = 0.14, p = 0.71). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated no significant between-group difference in number of classes attended for the yoga (X = 13.67 ± 3.10) versus film group (13.26 ± 1.97), F(1,63) = 0.39, p = 0.53). Participant feedback regarding the film program was positive. Conclusions: These findings support the feasibility and acceptability of this educational film control. Easy to standardize and tailor to a variety of populations, this film program may offer an attractive alternative to the more traditional educational control. Published 10 May 2011 in J Altern Complement Med. Articles on Yoga published 9 May 2011: The prevalence and characteristics of young and mid-age women who use yoga and meditation: Results of a nationally representative survey of 19,209 Australian women. Complement Ther Med, 19(2): 71-7. Articles on Yoga published 6 May 2011: Heart rate variability changes during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness. Biopsychosoc Med, 5: 4. Articles on Yoga published 29 April 2011: Nurses' experiences, expectations, and preferences for mind-body practices to reduce stress. BMC Complement Altern Med, 11: 26. Articles on Yoga published 28 April 2011: The qigong of 18 Luohan Hands and yoga for prevention of low back pain: A conceptual synthesis. Chin J Integr Med. The practice of hathayoga is based on the following assumptions: complexity and multidimensionality of various positive influences on an individual's wholeness through the mind, body and their conscious control. On the other hand, the practice of the qigong of 18 Luohan Hands is based on slow movements designed to mobilise qi within the body. This article presents a conceptual integration of yoga and qigong when considering the congruence of beneficial effects for various systems of the body ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Effect of one week of yoga on function and severity in rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Res Notes, 4: 118. Articles on Yoga published 27 April 2011: A pilot study of gentle yoga for sleep disturbance in women with osteoarthritis. Sleep Med, 12(5): 512-7. Articles on Yoga published 25 April 2011: Effect of Three Yoga Poses (Cobra, Cat and Fish Poses) in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. OBJECTIVE: We have evaluated the clinical efficacy of yoga for primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in 50% of female adolescents and is a common problem in women of reproductive age. We have assessed whether three yoga poses (Cobra, Cat, and Fish Poses) are able to reduce severity and duration of primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS: To determine the effectiveness of yoga in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea, 92 girl students,18-22 years old, were randomly assigned to an experimental ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Effect of Three Yoga Poses (Cobra, Cat and Fish Poses) in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. OBJECTIVE: We have evaluated the clinical efficacy of yoga for primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in 50% of female adolescents and is a common problem in women of reproductive age. We have assessed whether three yoga poses (Cobra, Cat, and Fish Poses) are able to reduce severity and duration of primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS: To determine the effectiveness of yoga in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea, 92 girl students,18-22 years old, were randomly assigned to an experimental ... [Abstract] [Full-text] © 2004-2011 Yoga Research Today. All Rights Reserved. |
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