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¹School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA. donna@acad.umass.edu

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Area of Science:

Correctional health
Mind-body interventions
Complementary and alternative medicine

Background:

Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice increasingly explored for therapeutic benefits.
Correctional settings present unique challenges and opportunities for implementing health and wellness programs.
Relationship-centered teaching emphasizes trust and competency, potentially enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the feasibility of a 6-week labyrinth walking program in a correctional setting.
To pilot test measures of health-related quality of life (QOL) and blood pressure.
To examine the influence of relationship-centered teaching on participant satisfaction.

Main Methods:

A pretest/posttest descriptive design was employed with 14 incarcerated individuals.
The intervention consisted of six 90-minute sessions including lectures, labyrinth walks, and journal writing.
Measures included demographic surveys, blood pressure readings, QOL assessments, and satisfaction questionnaires.

Main Results:

Quality of life scores did not significantly change from pre- to post-intervention.
Blood pressure data showed a positive trend towards healthier ranges throughout the 6 weeks.
Participants reported high satisfaction with the program and the instructor.

Conclusions:

The labyrinth walking program was feasible, low-cost, and highly satisfying for incarcerated participants.
The intervention shows promise for improving physiological markers, though further research is needed to impact QOL.
Future studies should explore larger samples and longer durations to confirm efficacy.