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A new yoga module was developed and validated for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. This module offers complementary therapy for managing SCD symptoms like pain and stress.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative medicine
  • Hematology
  • Rehabilitation therapy

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  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder impacting red blood cells and quality of life.
  • Current SCD treatments are often expensive and invasive.
  • Symptoms like pain, anxiety, and stress can be managed with alternative therapies such as yoga.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a specific yoga module (YM) for individuals with SCD.
  • To provide a complementary therapeutic option for SCD management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on yoga for SCD symptoms.
  • Focus group development of a preliminary yoga module.
  • Content validity ratio (CVR) validation by 33 yoga experts.

Main Results:

  • A 70-minute yoga module with 21 validated practices was developed.
  • Practices included loosening exercises, asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation.
  • 12 practices were excluded due to potential adverse effects from high intensity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed yoga module is the first validated intervention for SCD.
  • This module can complement existing treatments for symptom management in SCD.