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August 21, 2025Open Access

Efficacy of Yoga-Nidra on Anxiety among Elderly People in Selected Old Age Homes

Key Points

Yoga-nidra significantly reduced anxiety levels among elderly individuals in old age homes after intervention.
The pre-test mean anxiety score was 11.00, reduced to a post-test mean of 7.96, with t = 7.432, P < 0.0001.
A quantitative pre- and post-test design was used, involving 50 participants assessed with the DASS-21 questionnaire.
The findings may enable effective anxiety reduction interventions for elderly individuals, particularly in care settings.

Abstract

A BSTRACT Background: The study aimed to assess the level of anxiety among elderly residents in selected old age homes. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Yoga-Nidra in reducing anxiety levels among elderly individuals residing in old age homes. Materials and Methods: A quantitative pre- and post-test design was employed with 50 participants. Data were collected using the DASS-21 questionnaire to assess anxiety levels and sociodemographic variables. Results: A significant reduction in anxiety was observed post-intervention, with the pre-test mean of 11.00 (SD = 3.528) and post-test mean of 7.96 (SD = 2.231) ( t = 7.432, P < 0.0001). Significant associations were found between anxiety levels and variables such as education (χ 2 = 20.842, P = 0.0076), income (χ 2 = 11.311, P = 0.0035), and family contact (χ 2 = 16.773, P = 0.0102). Conclusion: Yoga-Nidra is an effective intervention for reducing anxiety among elderly individuals in old age homes.

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Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

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Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

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