Couple-based Tibetan yoga program for lung cancer patients and their caregivers

Milbury, Kathrin; Chaoul, Alejandro; Engle, Rosalinda; Liao, Zhongxing; Yang, Chunyi Claire; Carmack, Cindy L.; Shannon, Vickie R.; Spelman, Amy; Wangyal, Tenzin; Cohen, Lorenzo

doi:10.1002/pon.3588

Cited by 48 publications

(102 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

102

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Qualitative reports supported these findings and suggested increased strength, relief of tension, physical invigoration, and use of yoga in other situations (e.g., when trying to sleep, during medical testing) [22-24]. In addition, yoga demonstrated a medium effect size and a dose-response effect on sleep [27-28]. …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Statistically and/or clinically significant improvements in mental health included anxiety, depression, mood, negative affect, relaxation and overall mental health [22, 27-29], which were further corroborated by qualitative feedback [22, 24, 28]. Additional qualitative findings included improvements in cognition, benefit finding, spiritual well-being, social support, self-efficacy and coping [21-24, 28].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…One study reported that those who completed the intervention had higher baseline levels of fatigue than those who withdrew, suggesting that symptoms may motivate participation [21]. Conversely, physical function at baseline was marginally significantly worse among patients who withdrew versus those who completed another study [27]. …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Particularly high adherence rates were achieved in studies that included family caregivers [27-28] or a group discussion component [21, 26]. Five studies also described adherence to home practice, which varied widely.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Barriers to recruitment, retention, and adherence include difficulties with scheduling and travel, changes in interest or symptoms, and health issues [21-23, 27, 29]. Studies suggest that symptoms or health concerns can both promote and inhibit participation.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Review of yoga therapy during cancer treatment

Danhauer

Addington

Sohl

et al. 2017

Support Care Cancer

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Reviews of yoga research that distinguish results of trials conducted during (versus after) cancer treatment are needed to guide future research and clinical practice. We therefore conducted a review of non-randomized studies and randomized controlled trials of yoga interventions for children and adults undergoing treatment for any cancer type. Methods Studies were identified via research databases and reference lists. Inclusion criteria: (1) children or adults undergoing cancer treatment; (2) intervention stated as yoga or component of yoga; and (3) publication in English in peer-reviewed journals through October 2015. Exclusion criteria: (1) samples receiving hormone therapy only; (2) interventions involving only meditation; and (3) yoga delivered within broader cancer recovery or mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. Results Results of non-randomized (adult: n=8, pediatric: n=4) and randomized controlled trials (adult: n=13, pediatric: n=0) conducted during cancer treatment are summarized separately by age group. Findings most consistently support improvement in psychological outcomes (e.g., depression, distress, anxiety). Several studies also found that yoga enhanced quality of life, though further investigation is needed to clarify domain-specific efficacy (e.g., physical, social, cancer-specific). Regarding physical and biomedical outcomes, evidence increasingly suggests that yoga ameliorates sleep and fatigue; additional research is needed to advance preliminary findings for other treatment sequelae and stress/immunity biomarkers. Conclusions Among adults undergoing cancer treatment, evidence supports recommending yoga for improving psychological outcomes, with potential for also improving physical symptoms. Evidence is insufficient to evaluate the efficacy of yoga in pediatric oncology. We describe suggestions for strengthening yoga research methodology to inform clinical practice guidelines.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Review of yoga therapy during cancer treatment

Danhauer

Addington

Sohl

et al. 2017

Support Care Cancer

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care

Lopez

Lee

Chaoul

et al. 2017

Holland‐Frei Cancer Medicine

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

OverviewIntegrative medicine seeks to merge conventional medicine and complementary therapies in a manner that is comprehensive, personalized, evidence based, and safe. Integrative oncology is the term used to describe the application of integrative medicine to cancer care. The field of integrative oncology is a constantly evolving set of disciplines. This chapter reviews the role of integrative medicine in cancer care with an emphasis on effective communication, an overview of the evidence, integrative‐based resources to guide health care providers and patients, and presents a model of how to effectively incorporate integrative medicine within cancer care. Existing research suggests that the majority of cancer patients desire communication with their physicians about integrative medicine. It is the healthcare professional's responsibility to ask patients about their use of complementary medicines and to provide evidence‐based advice to guide patients in this evolving area. Key findings in the areas of mind‐body practices, massage, and acupuncture are presented. Mind‐body practices help to improve mood, sleep quality, physical functioning, and overall well‐being. Massage is helpful at relieving pain, anxiety, and increasing relaxation. Acupuncture has the greatest evidence to support its use in managing symptoms such as chemotherapy‐induced nausea, vomiting, and pain; initial research suggests benefit in providing relief for radiation‐induced xerostomia and other symptoms. Many authoritative resources now exist to help guide patients' appropriate use of complementary therapies, allowing the medical team to follow evidence‐based guidelines.

show abstract

Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care

Lopez¹,

Liu²,

Narayanan³

et al. 2022

Holland‐Frei Cancer Medicine

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Overview Integrative medicine seeks to merge conventional medicine and complementary therapies in a manner that is comprehensive, personalized, evidence‐based, and safe. Integrative oncology is the term used to describe the application of integrative medicine to cancer care. The field of integrative oncology is a constantly evolving set of disciplines. This article reviews the role of integrative medicine in cancer care with an emphasis on effective communication, an overview of the evidence, integrative‐based resources to guide health care providers and patients, and presents a model of how to effectively incorporate integrative medicine within cancer care. Existing research suggests that the majority of cancer patients desire communication with their doctors about integrative medicine. It is the health care professional's responsibility to ask patients about their use of complementary medicines and to provide evidence‐based advice to guide patients in this evolving area. Key findings in the areas of mind‐body practices, massage, and acupuncture are presented. Mind‐body practices help to improve mood, sleep quality, physical functioning, and overall well‐being. Massage is helpful at relieving pain, anxiety, and increasing relaxation. Acupuncture has the greatest evidence to support its use in managing symptoms such as chemotherapy‐induced nausea, vomiting, and pain; additional research suggests benefit in providing relief for radiation‐induced xerostomia, hot flashes, arthralgias, and other symptoms. Many authoritative resources now exist to help guide patients' appropriate use of complementary therapies, allowing the medical team to follow evidence‐based guidelines.

show abstract

Couple-based Tibetan yoga program for lung cancer patients and their caregivers

Cited by 48 publications

References 10 publications

Review of yoga therapy during cancer treatment

Review of yoga therapy during cancer treatment

Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care

Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About