What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress, mindfulness, quality of life, and academic performance in first-year medical students.

April 12, 2026

The Impact of Competency-based Medical Education-mandated Yoga Training on First-Year Medical Students: A Quasi-experimental Study

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To evaluate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress, mindfulness, quality of life, and academic performance in first-year medical students.
Implemented a short-term yoga intervention
Measured stress, mindfulness, quality of life, and academic scores before and after intervention
Quasi-experimental design comparing results pre- and post-intervention
Significant improvement in stress levels and mindfulness was observed
Quality of life showed enhancement after the yoga training
Academic scores of students improved following the intervention

Abstract

A short-term yoga intervention significantly improved stress levels, mindfulness, quality of life, and academic scores in medical students, supporting its integration into medical education for holistic well-being.

The Impact of Competency-based Medical Education-mandated Yoga Training on First-Year Medical Students: A Quasi-experimental Study

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