Effects of yoga on stress in stressed adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing prevalence of stress, stress reduction is getting more and more important. Yoga is being considered as a non-pharmacological treatment option for stress.

Objective

Investigation of the effects of yoga on stress in stressed adults from the general population.

Methods

Databases were searched up to March 17, 2023 (updated search on May 17, 2024). Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of yoga for stressed adults were included if they assessed perceived stress. Further outcomes were quality of life and stress-related physiological measures. Standardised mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane tool, and the quality of the evidence for each out

SUBMITTER: Schleinzer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563964 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature