The design and validation of a complementary yoga therapy module based on patient-reported survey outcomes for...

Migraine is a neurological disorder and the second leading cause of years lived with disability (YLD). It is associated with a diverse range of comorbidities and impacts 1 billion people worldwide. The present study was undertaken to design and validate a yoga module to support migraine management.

A survey of 66 migraine patients and a comprehensive review of yoga texts and scientific literature were conducted to understand migraine-related pathology, causes, symptoms, and current treatments. To establish the scientific validity and relevance of the selected yoga practices to be incorporated in the module, content validation was carried out through a standard evaluation method, followed by a pilot feasibility analysis.40 subject matter experts validated the module using a Likert scale. A content validity ratio (CVR) of 0.29 was considered a minimum for inclusion of the practice.

The final yoga module consisted of a total of 21 practices, each with a 45-minute duration. The module was found to be safe and easy to implement in the daily routine after the pilot feasibility exploration study was done with 6 migraine patients who underwent 2 weeks of intervention.

The study developed and validated a yoga module based on survey outcomes, contemporary scientific literature, and ancient texts. The module's feasibility has demonstrated its safety and adaptability. This study effectively combines conventional methods with a contemporary scientific viewpoint to improve migraine outcomes. This Yoga module, thus designed, can be potentially used in the clinical setting as an adjunct to conventional migraine treatment.