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Research: YAGLI and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 274
Abstract
YAGLI and COLLEAGUES, 1. Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 06100, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey. naciyevardar@yahoo.com ; 2. Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 06100, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey conducted a study to analyze the effects of yoga on the quality of life and depression in elderly breast cancer patients
Background
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of yoga on the quality of life in patients with cancer.
Methodology
Design: Twenty patients (10 were in yoga program, 10 were in exercise group) between 65 and 70 years of age undergoing treatment for cancer were included in the study. Physical characteristics of the patients were recorded and general physiotherapy assessments performed. Eight sessions of a classical yoga program including warming and breathing exercises, asanas, relaxation in supine position, and meditation and 8 sessions of classical exercise program were applied to participants. Main Outcome Measures: Before and after yoga and exercise program, quality of life assessments for the patients were conducted using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Patients' depression levels were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. Their level of pain, fatigue and sleep quality was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS).
Results
It was found that all patients' quality of life scores after the yoga and exercise program were better than scores obtained before the yoga and exercise program (p < 0.05). When the post treatment data of the groups were compared in terms of NHP and subcategories, ER, SI, S, PA and the total scores of NHP were found significantly different in favour of Group I (p < 0.05). However EL and P scores of the NHP were not different between the groups (p > 0.05). When the groups were compared in terms of depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep quality, statistically significant differences were found in all parameters between pre and post treatment values for both groups (p < 0.05). When the post-treatment values of the groups were compared, fatigue and sleep quality were found statistically different between the groups in favour of Group I (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
It can be concluded that yoga is valuable in helping to diminish depression, pain, fatigue and helps cancer patients to perform daily and routine activities, and increases the quality of life in elderly patients with breast cancer.
References
Yagli NV1, Ulger O2. The effects of yoga on the quality of life and depression in elderly breast cancer patients. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 21(1):7-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Jan 29. Feb 2015.
Comment
The above research demonstrated that yoga improved depression, pain, fatigue and quality of life in elderly patients with breast cancer.
