Yoga as a Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Children with Hematologic and Oncologic Disease

Julia S. Fukuhara, Judith O’Haver, James A. Proudfoot, Jeanie M. Spies, Dennis J. Kuo

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Abstract

A diagnosis of a hematologic or oncologic disease in a child can be stressful for the patient and the family. Yoga as an intervention has been reported to decrease stress in adults diagnosed with chronic disorders but few studies have been reported with children and their families. A convenience sample of patients diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder (ages 7-17 years) and their caregivers was selected to participate in a single bedside yoga class. Participants were surveyed pre and post yoga with the Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Scale. Children were also surveyed pre and post yoga with the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale. Children had a significant decrease in pain post yoga but no change in anxiety. Adolescents and parents had a significant decrease in anxiety post yoga intervention.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)278-283
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • oncology
  • pain
  • pediatrics
  • yoga

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics
  • Oncology(nursing)

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