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Dhamodhini K S1, Maheshkumar K2, Santhi Silambanan3
1Department of Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Annals of Neurosciences
|September 14, 2023
Summary
This study developed specific yoga protocol modules for mild and moderate depression. Expert validation confirmed essential practices, paving the way for a randomized controlled trial to assess yoga
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Mental Health Research
- Yoga Therapy
Background:
- Scientific evidence supports yoga's benefits for mental health disorders.
- Limited research exists on yoga modules specifically for depression.
- No established yoga protocols target mild and moderate depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop specialized yoga protocol modules for treating mild and moderate depression.
- To create evidence-based yoga interventions tailored to depression severity.
Main Methods:
- Yoga protocols were created using classical texts, literature, and expert input.
- Practices were identified for mild (26) and moderate (35) depression.
- Content Validity Ratio (CVR) was calculated using Lawshe's formula for validation.
Main Results:
- Expert opinions identified 13 essential practices (out of 28) for mild depression.
- Experts identified 12 essential practices (out of 35) for moderate depression.
- Practices with significant CVR (>0.60) were selected for both depression types.
Conclusions:
- The developed yoga practices represent a foundational step towards validated protocols for mild and moderate depression.
- Further assessment through randomized controlled studies is planned to confirm module efficacy.
- This research aims to establish yoga as a viable therapeutic option for depression.
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