Yoga intervention for colorectal cancer survivors: a qualitative study exploring participants' expectations and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors often struggle with side effects following treatment such as reduced quality of life, fatigue and psychological distress and need therefore efficient comprehensive interventions. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore CRC survivors' expectations before the yoga intervention as well as their unique experiences beyond those reported with standard questionnaires.

Methods

Interpretative phenomenological approach was used in this qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted before and after a 10-week yoga program (90 min once a week, Hatha Yoga) with CRC survivors enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Thematic analysis was used to uncover themes present in participants' accounts.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Bilc MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11413962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature