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Development and Validation of Integrated Yoga Module for Hypertension
K S Nibedita1, Suchitra S Patil1, Amit Singh1
1Departments of Yoga and Life Sciences, Prashanthi Kutiram, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
This study developed and validated an integrated yoga module (IYM) for hypertension (HTN). The validated IYM offers a promising, non-pharmacological approach to managing hypertension symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Cardiovascular health
- Lifestyle disorders
Background:
- Hypertension (HTN) is a lifestyle disorder linked to autonomic imbalance.
- Bidirectional associations exist between anxiety, depression, and HTN.
- Yoga shows potential in managing HTN symptoms, but a standardized module is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an integrated yoga module (IYM) specifically for hypertension management.
- To create a standardized, evidence-based yoga intervention for HTN.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of classical yoga texts and scientific literature informed IYM development.
- Twenty experienced yoga experts participated in the content validation process.
- Content Validity Ratio (CVR) using Lawshe's formula assessed the essentiality of 31 yoga practices.
Main Results:
- The developed IYM comprises 31 distinct yoga practices.
- Yoga experts rated the practices, with a mean CVR of 0.68.
- Four practices had the lowest CVR (0.45) among the 20-expert panel.
Conclusions:
- The integrated yoga module for hypertension (IYM for HTN) demonstrates good content validity.
- This validated IYM provides a structured approach for yoga-based hypertension management.
- Further research can explore the efficacy of this IYM in clinical settings.
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