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Dunne EM, Balletto BL, Donahue ML, Feulner MM, DeCosta J, Cruess DG, Salmoirago-Blotcher E, Wing RR, Carey MP, Scott-Sheldon LAJ. The benefits of yoga for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018; 34:157-164. [PMID: 30712721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often experience psychological stress associated with disease management. This meta-analysis examines the benefits of yoga interventions on psychological distress among PLWHA. METHODS Included were studies that (a) evaluated a yoga intervention in PLWHA; (b) provided between-group or within-group changes; and (c) assessed a psychological, physiological, or biomedical outcome. RESULTS Seven studies sampling 396 PLWHA (M age = 42 years, SD = 5 years; 40% women) met inclusion criteria. PLWHA who received yoga interventions reported significant improvements in perceived stress (d+ = 0.80, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 0.53, 1.07), positive affect (d + = 0.73, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.98), and anxiety (d+ = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.27, 1.14) compared to controls. CONCLUSION Yoga is a promising intervention for stress management. However, the literature is limited by the small number of studies. Randomized controlled trials with objective measures of HIV-related outcomes are needed to further evaluate the benefits of yoga.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eugene M Dunne
- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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Morgan V. The feasibility of a holistic wellness program for HIV/AIDS patients residing in a voluntary inpatient treatment program. J Holist Nurs 2013; 32:54-60. [PMID: 23686463 DOI: 10.1177/0898010113489178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The purpose of this project was to examine the feasibility of an ongoing holistic wellness program in a residential facility treating persons with HIV/AIDS. The goal was to create a voluntary, four week holistic wellness intensive within the established inpatient behavioral health treatment program. Participants were given practicable holistic self care tools to effectively manage HIV related symptoms, general medical issues, addiction, depression, stress and anxiety. The program incorporated evidence-based holistic activities including yoga, therapeutic dance, meditation, Reiki, and reflective journaling. Narrative survey results and post-program evaluation support that an ongoing holistic wellness program within the existing treatment model is feasible and could have numerous potential beneficial effects. This project clearly exemplified the ideal opportunity for holistic nurses to implement innovative holistic interventions within the current healthcare delivery system. It is the author's observation that future studies with a larger participant group to further examine measurable benefits can lend valuable information and insight into the future development of holistic wellness programs for residential treatment facilities.
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