Key result
Survey shows 61% of cardiology and neurology patients are willing to accept adjunct yoga therapy.
Why the study?
The use of complementary and alternative medicine, particularly yoga, is increasing in non-communicable diseases, prompting an assessment of patient awareness and opinions regarding yoga as an adjunct therapy.
What is the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding yoga among patients attending cardiology and neurology clinics?
Cross-Sectional (n=384)
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What is the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding yoga among patients attending cardiology and neurology clinics?
Despite high awareness (90%), only 22% of cardiology and neurology patients practice yoga, though a majority are willing to accept it as an adjunct therapy if integrated into their care.
Supports patient interest in yoga adjuncts; leaves open whether integration improves cardiovascular or neurological outcomes.
Background The use of complementary and alternative medicine, particularly yoga is increasing in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We assessed the overall awareness regarding yoga among patients and their opinion about it as an adjunct therapy for NCDs. Methods We included 384 patients attending the cardiology and neurology clinics at a tertiary care centre in northern India. A questionnaire was developed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of yoga as a therapy. Results Ninety per cent of patients were aware of yoga, mainly through print and electronic media. Of the surveyed patients, 22% practised yoga. Lack of time and knowledge were cited as the main reasons for non-practice among the non-practising patients (88%), of which 82% believed that yoga could be practised along with modern medicine. In addition, 61% were ready to accept treatment if offered at the surveyed tertiary care centre. Conclusions Adequate knowledge, awareness and attitude towards yoga appears to be present in contrast to the low practice among the patient population surveyed. If implemented in an integrated fashion, the patients were willing to accept yoga as an adjunct therapy for their cardiac and neurological disorders-an encouraging sign given the burden of NCDs in India.
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A 2022 study conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiac and neurological disorders (n=384). Yoga was evaluated on Knowledge, attitude and practice of yoga as a therapy. Among 384 patients attending cardiology and neurology clinics, 90% were aware of yoga and 22% practiced it, with 61% willing to accept it as an adjunct therapy if offered.
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