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Examining the Impact of Self-Regulation through Rajyoga Lifestyle on Anger, Irrational Belief, Interpersonal Relations, and Mental Health in Adults.
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of self-regulation through Rajyoga lifestyle on anger, irrational beliefs, interpersonal relations, and mental health among adults. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause approximately 41 million deaths annually, primarily driven by stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Rajyoga, emphasizing self-regulation and emotional management, offers a holistic approach to improving mental and physical health. A quasi-experimental post-test only design was employed with 68 participants in the Rajyoga intervention group and 49 in the control group, aged 25-50 years. Standardized questionnaires assessed anger (STAXI), interpersonal relations (FIRO-F), irrational beliefs, and mental health, with data collected in person and online. Results indicated that the intervention group exhibited significantly lower State Anger (SA) and Trait Anger (TA) scores compared to the control group (p < .001), highlighting improved anger management. FIRO-F scores showed significant improvements in expressed importance, confidence, and affection, reflecting enhanced interpersonal relations. Although differences in irrational beliefs were observed, only catastrophizing showed a statistically significant reduction (p = 0.014). Mental health scores were significantly higher in the Rajyoga group (p = 0.004), demonstrating a positive impact on psychological well-being. These findings suggest that Rajyoga's self-regulation practices effectively reduce anger, enhance interpersonal skills, and improve mental health, though effects on irrational beliefs appear selective. The study underscores Rajyoga’s potential as a complementary therapy to enhance emotional and psychological health in adults
Impact of mental imagery on skill performance and quality of life among Soccer players
Get PDFMental Imagery also called as mental rehearsal or visualization of something is a cognitive process where a person imagines about any event, behavior or real life experiences. This study which is based on mental Imagery is aimed in finding the effectiveness of mental imagery techniques in improving football player’s performance and enhancement of overall quality of life. MIQ-R scale was administered to 30 participants who were then divided into control and experimental group based on the scoring. The intervention protocol for control group consisted of routine physical training whereas experimental group had mental imagery techniques added on with the later. WHO QOL was used to assess the quality of life whereas skill performance was evaluated by professional coaches. The findings show that the experimental group, which gains from using mental imagery in their training, makes noticeably more development in their ability to do a skill than the control group, which just uses conventional physical training techniques. Also better quality of life was found in experimental group then control group.. These results shows the benefits of using mental imagery exercises while practicing football. This study promotes the use of mental imagery techniques as a part of training regime in various sports as it enhances overall satisfaction of players
Novel Integration of Sectional Breathing with Nabho Mudra for Asthma: A Pilot Study
Get PDFAsthma, which impacts around 262 million individuals worldwide [1], is a condition marked by persistent inflammation of the airways leading to altered breathing mechanics and increased diaphragmatic tension. Meta-analyses indicate a strong link between asthma and the tendency to breathe through the mouth, with odds ratios of 2.46 (95% CI 1.78-3.39) in children/adolescents and 4.60 (95% CI 1.49-14.20) in adults [2]. This pioneering randomized controlled pilot study explores the integration of Sectional Breathing and Nabho Mudra to assess their effectiveness in reducing oral breathing, improving breath-holding time, and optimizing BMI in 20 adults (aged 30–45) with mild to moderate asthma as per GINA 2024 guidelines. Participants were divided into two groups: Group 1 practiced sectional breathing with Nabho Mudra for 15 minutes once daily, while Group 2 practiced the same intervention twice every day. The intervention was conducted 5 days per week, lasting 8 weeks in total. Breath Holding Time (BHT) and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured pre- and post-intervention. Analysis of the collected data was done using a paired t-test with SPSS Version 26. Both groups showcased statistically significant improvements in BHT, with Group 2 demonstrating better outcomes. In Group 1, BHT increased from a pre-intervention mean of 19.6 (SD = 2.9) to a post-intervention mean of 20.7 (SD = 2.7), t (9) = 3.9, p = 0.004. Group 2 improved from a mean of 19.3 (SD = 3.3) before intervention to 23.4 (SD = 1.9) afterward, t (9) = 04.3, p = 0.002. An independent t-test revealed a notable post-treatment difference between the two groups, t (18) = 3.20, p = 0.0120. Additionally, BMI improvements were noted in Group 1, with 1 participant transitioning from the overweight category to the normal weight category. The integration of sectional breathing with Nabho Mudra represents a breakthrough in non-pharmacological asthma management, effectively improving the respiratory functions of those who practice twice a day. This novel intervention promotes nasal breathing over mouth breathing patterns, reduces tension of the diaphragm, enhances pulmonary capacity, and provides additional metabolic improvements
Synergizing Yoga and Mudpack Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Reducing Perceived Stress in Type 2 Diabetic Women in Chennai District
Get PDFOne of the most common chronic metabolic disorders in the world is undeniably the Type 2 diabetes mellitus. With middle-aged individuals and mostly women largely impacted, the current state of type 2 diabetes poses serious health hazards to millions of people globally, every year. The onset and course of diabetes are significantly influenced by high levels of perceived stress, which frequently results in deteriorating glycaemic control. Apart from the contemporary medical treatments, traditional therapies like yoga and mud therapy concentrate on controlling blood glucose levels, as they are believed to enhance our physical and mental well-being. The study looks at how middle-aged women with type 2 diabetes see the effects of mudpack therapy and yoga on their stress levels. Thirty people between the ages of 45 and 55 were randomly assigned to each group ,10 of which had yoga and mud therapy, and other one doing yoga alone, while other were in control group with active rest. Before and after the intervention, a Sheldon Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was administered to measure feelings of perceived stress. Compared to Group C of control group, the Group A and B of Yoga and Mudpack therapy, and Yoga alone showed a significant decrease in perceived stress levels. These outcome measurements indicate that the use of yoga and mudpack therapy has been effective in improving the physical and mental health of women who are T2DM. To improve outcomes, additional research on the long-term effects of perceived stress levels can be conducted
Assessment of Nutritional Profile of Black Soil from Salem District and its Therapeutic Potential Utilization in the Mud Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the nutrient composition of black soil obtained from Salem District and evaluate its therapeutic suitability and potential application in Mud therapy for treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as an adjunct therapy in the course of Diabetes management. The selected soil sample underwent a comprehensive analysis, revealing significant levels of essential physico and chemical analysis of micronutrients, like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sulfur, which are known for their therapeutic benefits and also analysis of pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange and organic matter contents, through the test method based on ANR-81, FAO, HLS, and FCDO. Results indicated that the black soil sample from Salem District is rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and other essential nutrients, making it a potential candidate for therapeutic applications through the experimental study by incorporating Mud therapy also with other lifestyle intervention such as Yoga for the managing Diabetes. Mud Therapy is a traditional naturopathic treatment modality. It utilizes the organic properties of the Black soil for its purifying and therapeutic outcomes. The above discovery gives scientific evidence for incorporating Black Soil obtained from Salem District that may improve the effectiveness of mud therapy treatment modality, especially for T2DM by accentuating the metabolic health and well-being and in enhancing the Glycemic Regulation
A study to assess the awareness, self- perceived reporting practices and barriers on patient safety incident reporting among staff nurses working in selected hospitals in Hyderabad
Get PDFIn addition to endangering patient safety, the ongoing occurrence of clinical incidents, errors, avoidable adverse events, and hazards raises patient burden, expenses, and length of stay, all of which may contribute to higher patient mortality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate staff nurses' awareness, self-perceived reporting behaviors, and obstacles regarding patient safety incident reporting. A descriptive non-experimental design was employed with 240 nurses in a few Hyderabad hospitals. A checklist was used to gauge awareness of incident reporting, and a Likert scale was used to Knowledge of how to report incidents With a mean score of 9.3 (SD = 4.5), the knowledge of incident reporting scores were remarkably high, accounting for 90.4% of the maximum score. With a mean score of 4.23, nurses rated their existing reporting methods as modest. Among the main obstacles to reporting were worries about disciplinary action, blame, avoiding difficulty, and not submitting a report. The kind of hospital was associated with statistically significant differences in the mean for total awareness of the incident reporting system scores (p <.005*). The kind of hospital was associated with statistically significant differences in the mean for total awareness of the incident reporting system scores (p <.005*). There were statistically significant variations in the self-perceived reporting practices of nurses employed in recognized hospitals (t = 0.73, p <.005).The study allowed the researcher to evaluate staff nurses' awareness, self-perceived reporting behaviors, and impediments regarding patient safety event reporting at a few Hyderabad hospitals
Determine the effect of cardiovascular adaptation to aerobic training in students by: pre & post 6-minutes’ walk test an investigating exercises tool – “cohort study”
Get PDFRegular physical activity levels have been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Aerobic exercise is advised for health promotion and prophylaxis for many cardiovascular diseases. But the strength and intensity of the aerobic training is not well appreciated to the young students. Determine the effect of cardiovascular adaptation to aerobic training in students: pre & post 6-minutes’ walk test an investigating exercises tool. To compare pre and post exercise Heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2 levels before and after aerobic exercise training among young adults. Materials & Methods: The study is designed as a cohort study conducted at SVIMS University, utilizing a random voluntary sampling technique with a sample size of 40 participants. The aerobic exercise training was given for 5 days/week and duration of 30 minutes per day was given in the SVIMS University by a certified trainer for a period of 6 weeks. The study participants were attended the exercise programme from 6am to 7am before the breakfast. The baseline values of HR & BP of 6MWT showed statistically decrease between before & after aerobic training (P˂0.001). The post values of HR & BP of 6MWT showed statistically decrease between before & after aerobic training (P˂0.001). SpO2 was not statistically significant in all this incidence. The results indicate that heart rate and blood pressure decrease significantly pre &post 6MWT before & after aerobic training. Oxygen saturation does not show any change with aerobic exercise training. All these changes help to improve aerobic fitness of a person
Student Self-Regulation Needs Inventory (SSRNI): A DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) Based Tool for Student Counselors to Identify Students' Self-Regulation Needs
Get PDFIn various regions of India, universities and colleges face challenges in providing effective counseling services due to difficulties in identifying the needs of the students, providing need-based Counseling services, demonstrating benefits to the stakeholders and limited awareness. To address these issues, the Student Self-Regulation Needs Inventory (SSRNI) was developed, aiming to evaluate the psychological, biological, and social needs of College students using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) - based domains. This study included students from colleges in Rajasthan and TamilNadu, involving the formulation of assessment items based on inputs from Experts. A total of 549 students completed the questionnaire, and a test-retest analysis was conducted with a subset of students. The SSRNI questionnaire addressed self-regulation categories like Depression, Dependency and Study skills, adapted from established tools, aligned with DSM-5 criteria. The SSRNI exhibited strong internal reliability (alpha coefficient of 0.853) and construct validity. The SSRNI is a valuable tool for enhancing counseling services. This tool responds to the regional challenges and limitations in counseling services, ultimately benefiting students' well-being and the efficacy of counseling efforts
Analysing the health related quality of life among early middle aged individuals.
Get PDFThe analysis aimed for analyzing health status and quality of life (HRQOL) among early middle-aged individuals (ages 34–45) using the self-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of well-being on an individual’s day to day life. A sample of 50 participants from MAHER, Chennai, was selected through convenience sampling. Participants meeting inclusion criteria provided informed consent and completed a proforma and the SF-12 questionnaire, which evaluates HRQOL across eight physical and mental health domains. The questionnaire, requiring less than two minutes to complete, was shared via Google Forms through what’s app or email. The findings indicate a complex relationship between cardiovascular risk and HRQOL, with lower HRQOL linked to increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease due to behavioral, physiological, and psychological factors. Lifestyle modifications, such as physical activity, time management, and dietary changes, enhance HRQOL, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve overall health outcomes
Impact of yoga therapy on FBS, HBA1C, GLUCOSE TEST, AND LDL in middle-aged men with Type II diabetes and abdominal disorders in Chennai
Get PDFDiabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that disrupts metabolic functions, resulting in elevated glucose levels within the bloodstream. This ailment can lead to significant complications that may adversely affect the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nervous system over time. Recent statistics signpost that the type 2 diabetes is prevalence among 35 to 44 of age has increased from 18.3% to 22.5%. The aggregate prevalence of Type II diabetes, mainly related to abdominal problems in India, underscores the requirement to initiate effective management strategies. This research is to evaluate the impact of yoga therapy on FBS, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), glucose test, Low Density Lipids, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference and Perceived Stress Scale, physiological and clinical parameters in middle-aged men of Chennai. The outcomes showed a significant reduction in postprandial glucose levels from 200 mg/dL to 160 mg/dL, and also decreased the low-density lipoprotein levels from 130 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL, and were statistically significant. These results suggest that the addition of yoga therapy in managing diabetes can be beneficial, and would like to recommended healthcare providers to include yoga in treatment plans to improve the quality of life and well bein