Yoga for Young Adults With Noncurative Cancer: A Brief Report:

Global Advances in Health and Medicine

HillaryWoodside¹ 

关键词: young adult;    noncurative cancer;    yoga;    quality of life;    home-based;    feasibility study;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2164956118763523

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe practice of yoga has been shown to improve disease- and treatment-related side effects in the noncurative cancer patient.ObjectiveThis user experience study aimed to examine the feasibility and usefulness of a DVD-based yoga program for young adult cancer patients with a noncurative diagnosis.MethodsParticipants were asked to partake in a 7-week DVD-based yoga program and complete measures of program use and usefulness.ResultsNine patients expressed study interest and 5 consented to participate. Four completed the full study protocol. Participants reported being satisfied with the program and described that it provided an opportunity for self-care. Improvements in functional, physical, and spiritual well-being and overall quality of life were found. Barriers included competing time demands and feeling unwell. No adverse events were reported.ConclusionThe program was viewed as an accessible and useful activity option; however, a desire for greater social support from relatable others was high...

【 授权许可】

CC BY