Effect of Yoga-Based Interventions on Fatigue, Stress, and Sleep Quality in Pediatric Oncology Patients

Area of Science:

• Integrative Oncology
• Pediatric Nursing
• Complementary Therapies

Background:

• Pediatric cancer treatment often leads to significant stress, fatigue, and poor sleep quality in children.
• Nursing care in pediatric oncology aims to manage treatment side effects and improve patient well-being.
• Exploring complementary therapies like yoga is crucial for enhancing supportive care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the effectiveness of yoga therapy in pediatric oncology nursing care.
• To assess yoga's impact on stress, fatigue, and sleep quality in children with cancer.
• To determine if yoga can be integrated as an alternative nursing intervention.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of studies published between 2009 and 2024.
• Searches conducted across major databases (Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar).
• Inclusion criteria focused on pediatric oncology, yoga therapy, and outcomes like stress, fatigue, and sleep quality.

Main Results:

• Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
• Yoga therapy demonstrated improvements in stress, fatigue, and sleep quality.
• Positive effects were also noted in physical activity, psychological well-being, and pain management.

Conclusions:

• Yoga therapy is an effective complementary approach for pediatric oncology patients.
• It can significantly alleviate stress, fatigue, and enhance sleep quality.
• Yoga can be considered a valuable alternative nursing care strategy in pediatric cancer treatment.