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Evaluating a group-based Yoga of Stress Resilience programme: a pragmatic before-after interventional study protocol
Elizabeth Alvarez1,2, Arielle Sutton3, Bria Barton4
1Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada alvare@mcmaster.ca.
This study evaluates the Yoga of Stress Resilience program, combining therapeutic yoga and psychotherapy, to improve mental health and reduce burnout in adults. Findings will inform wider implementation of this evidence-based intervention.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising rates of mental illness and burnout globally necessitate effective interventions.
- Therapeutic yoga is recognized for enhancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- The Yoga of Stress Resilience program integrates yoga with psychotherapeutic techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of the Yoga of Stress Resilience program in improving mental health and reducing burnout.
- To evaluate changes in occupational participation and various mental health outcomes.
- To examine implementation factors for potential program scale-up.
Main Methods:
- A pragmatic before-after interventional trial design.
- Repeated measures analysis of variance and regression analyses to assess changes and relationships.
- Utilizing the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework.
Main Results:
- The study protocol outlines the methodology for analyzing changes in anxiety, depression, burnout, and other key outcomes.
- Statistical analyses will identify relationships between participant characteristics and outcomes.
- Implementation factors will be analyzed to guide future program dissemination.
Conclusions:
- The Yoga of Stress Resilience program shows promise as a therapeutic intervention for mental health and burnout.
- Evidence gathered will support the potential for broader adoption and scale-up of this group-based program.
- This research contributes to understanding effective primary care-based mental health solutions.
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