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Content Validity of an Integrated Yoga Module for Practice During Remission in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Sreedhar Palukuru1, Suchitra S Patil1, R Nagarathna1
1Department of Yoga and Life Sciences, S-VYASA Yoga University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background:
Some investigations point to the beneficial effects of yoga in alleviating the motor and cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by using varying combinations of physical, breathing, and meditative practices of yoga. There is a need for a validated yoga module with a holistic approach that can be used as a standardized protocol by researchers and therapists.
Purpose:
To develop and validate an integrated yoga module for practice in relapsing-remitting MS patients to improve their quality of life.
Methods:
We did a thorough review of the literature for the development of the yoga module. We formed an expert group with 24 experts and a neurologist and used two rounds of interactive Delphi method to combine their opinion to obtain content validity of the module through online structured questionnaire prepared for the purpose on a Google Form. We incorporated all suggestions obtained by the experts. The final module (60 min per session, twice a day, five days per week) included warm-up exercises, customized asanas, relaxation techniques, and OM meditation. Advice on yogic diet and discussion using yogic concepts for stress management also form a part of the holistic approach to yoga lifestyle modification.
Results:
Analysis divulged that 30 out of 39 practices exhibited a content validity ratio value greater than or equal to 0.42.
Conclusion:
The study has shown good content validity of the integrated yoga module. Future clinical studies are being planned to rule the feasibility and reliability of this module.
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