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Research: TAIBI and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 207
Abstract
TAIBI and COLLEAGUES, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing & Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7262, USA tested the feasibility and acceptability of a gentle yoga intervention for sleep disturbance in older women with osteoarthritis (OA).
Background
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a gentle yoga intervention for sleep disturbance in older women with osteoarthritis (OA) and to collect initial efficacy data on the intervention.
Methodology
All participants completed an 8-week yoga program that included 75-min weekly classes and 20 min of nightly home practice. Participants were women with OA and symptoms consistent with insomnia. Symptom questionnaires and 1 week of wrist actigraphy and sleep diaries were completed for 1 week pre- and post-intervention.
Results
Fourteen women were enrolled of whom 13 completed the study (mean age 65.2 +/- 6.9 years). Participants attended a mean of 7.2 +/- 1.0 classes and practiced at home 5.83 +/- 1.66 nights/week. The Insomnia Severity Index and diary-reported sleep onset latency, sleep efficiency, and number of nights with insomnia were significantly improved at post-intervention versus pre-intervention (p < .05). Other sleep outcomes (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, diary-reported total sleep time and wake after sleep onset) showed improvement on mean scores at post-intervention, but these were not statistically significant. Actigraphic sleep outcomes were not significantly changed.
Conclusion
This study supports the feasibility and acceptability of a standardized evening yoga practice for middle-aged to older women with OA. Preliminary efficacy findings support further research on this program as a potential treatment option for OA-related insomnia.
References
Taibi DM and Vitiello MV. A pilot study of gentle yoga for sleep disturbance in women with osteoarthritis. Source Sleep Medicine. 12(5):512-7, 2011 May. Other ID Source: NLM. NIHMS289459 [Available on 05/01/12] Source: NLM. PMC3120098 [Available on 05/01/12]
Comment
This research, which hopefully will be scaled up and replicated, points to a highly useful and practical application for gentle yoga for women with osteoarthritis.
