Therapeutic Sunbathing in Yoga and Naturopathy Hospitals: Establishing National Standards through the Delphi Methodology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sunlight offers significant health benefits; however, its therapeutic use among yoga and naturopathy physicians varies across India owing to differences in state regulations and training patterns. This study aimed to establish consensus-based guidelines for therapeutic sunbathing using the Delphi method.

Methods

This three-round Delphi study enrolled 25 yoga and naturopathy physicians, after obtaining ethical approval and informed consent. In Round 1, qualitative data were gathered through open-ended questions. In Round 2, key components were rated and ranked using a Likert scale. In Round 3, the focus was on building consensus on items that had 50%-70% agreement from Round 2.

Results

A total of 17 physicians completed all rounds. Consensus was reached on t

SUBMITTER: Mk Nair P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405980 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature