Research Area
Yoga in primary health care
Research Title
Yoga in primary health care: effects on quality of life and psychological distress
Introduction
In Portugal's primary health care, anxiety disorders are one of the most frequent mental disorders (16.5%), and 20% of users are depressed at the time of the consultation. Many risk factors, including chronic stress exposure, could be involved and/or explain these statistics. Although there is no national data on the magnitude of chronic stress exposure, it is known that benzodiazepines, which are used to treat anxiety and chronic stress related symptoms, are the most prescribed in the Portuguese Health Service. To minimize the adverse effects of medication, new therapy approaches are being recommended, such as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Abstract
and purpose: Yoga is growing in popularity, but its benefits and integration into remain uncertain. Here, we determine yoga effects on quality of life and psychological distress, and evaluate the feasibility of introducing yoga at level.
Conclusion
Yoga in primary care is feasible, safe and has a satisfactory adherence, as well as a positive effect on psychological quality of life of participants.
