Yoga for Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT: An increase in patient-led uptake of complementary therapies in adult cancer has led to a need for more rigorous study of such interventions and their outcomes. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga intervention in men and women receiving conventional treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Prospective, mixed methods feasibility trial allocated participants to receive one of three yoga interventions over a four-week study period. Data collection was completed through online survey of QOL-CA/CS and customized surveys. Fifteen participants were included (11 female) undergoing treatment for breast, prostate, colorectal, brain, and blood and lung cancer. Two participants dropped out and complete qualitative and quantitative data sets were collected from 1

SUBMITTER: McCall M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4480934 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature