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    • Nursing History
    • Complementary Therapies
    • Yoga in Healthcare

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    • The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) archives offer a historical perspective on nursing.
    • Nursing curricula often overlook the profession's rich history.
    • This article revisits a 1976 piece on yoga for nurses and patients.

    Observation:

    • A 1976 article by Robin L. Wilson detailed yoga's benefits for nurses and patients.
    • Wilson provided instructions for a simple yoga routine adaptable for patient care.
    • The article emphasized yoga's potential for maintaining nurses' own health.

    Findings:

    • A contemporary study implemented structured yoga sessions for patients on a locked medical-psychiatric unit.
    • Led by a nurse-yoga instructor, these sessions proved popular.
    • The yoga program has since been expanded to all behavioral inpatient units.

    Implications:

    • Yoga offers therapeutic benefits for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
    • Integrating yoga into nursing practice can enhance both patient care and nurse well-being.
    • Historical perspectives on complementary therapies like yoga can inform current healthcare practices.