A Prospective, Single-Centre Interventional Study to Assess the Impact of Pranayama and Meditation on psychological and physiological wellbeing of Paramedical and Nursing Staff.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- To evaluate the changes in stress, anxiety, depression and burnout parameters pre and post intervention
研究概览
简要总结
| Paramedical staff, including nurses and OT technicians, often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression due to demanding workloads, long hours, and emotionally challenging situations. These factors increase the risk of burnout and negatively impact mental health, job performance, and overall well-being. Holistic practices like pranayama and meditation offer effective, non-invasive solutions. Pranayama promotes relaxation by reducing cortisol levels and enhancing cardiovascular health, while meditation improves mindfulness, emotional regulation, and resilience. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of pranayama and meditation in stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in paramedical staff. Stress, anxiety, and depression will be assessed using the DASS 21 Scale, burnout will be measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Scale, and HRV will be monitored through ECG. |
The inclusion criteria for the study paramedical staff aged 18 years and above, paramedical staff (e.g., nurses, OT technicians specializing in surgical and anesthesia care), and individuals willing to participate in pranayama and meditation sessions.
The exclusion criteria for the study are individuals with severe cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic respiratory illnesses that may interfere with their ability to participate in breathing exercises or meditation. Participants who have been regularly practicing pranayama or meditation for more than six months prior to the study will also be excluded to avoid confounding the intervention’s effects with pre-existing habits. Additionally, individuals unwilling to participate will not be included.
Participants will be evaluated based on DASS-21 scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and ECG.
Participants will undergo the above mentioned evaluations at the following time points: Visit 1 (Day 0) and Visit 2 (End of Treatment, 3rd week).
The patient recruitment duration of the study is 3 months.
The endpoint of the study is to evaluate changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout parameters before and after the intervention. It will also assess changes in Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as measured by ECG, to evaluate improvements in autonomic nervous system balance and physiological well-being.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 40.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Participants who are 18 years of age and above Paramedical Staffs (e.g., nurses, OT technicians (Surgical and Anaesthesia) Participants who are willing to participate in pranayama and meditation sessions.
排除标准
- •Individuals with severe cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic respiratory illnesses that may interfere with their ability to participate in breathing exercises or meditation Participants who have been regularly practicing pranayama or meditation for more than six months prior to the study will be excluded to ensure that the intervention’s effects are not confounded by pre-existing habits Participants who are not willing to participate.
结局指标
主要结局
To evaluate the changes in stress, anxiety, depression and burnout parameters pre and post intervention
时间窗: Pre Intervention: baseline (Day 0). Post Intervention: at the time point 3rd week
次要结局
- To evaluate the changes in HRV as measured by ECG before and after the intervention to evaluate improvements in autonomic nervous system balance and physiological well-being(Pre Intervention: baseline (Day 0). Post Intervention: at the time point 3rd week)
研究者
Dr Jyotsana Karande
Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute