Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Apr 30, 2022
Date Accepted: Apr 7, 2023
Acceptability of an Online Yoga among Individuals with Chronic Conditions and their Caregivers: A Qualitative Study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Online delivery of yoga interventions has rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, perceived benefits of online yoga are underexplored among both individuals with chronic conditions and their caregivers.
Objective:
To describe participant perspectives of a dyadic intervention that merged yoga and self-management education to develop skills (MY-Skills) for individuals with persistent pain examining acceptability and preferences for online delivery.
Methods:
Qualitative methods to conduct a secondary data analysis of participants’ feedback from the MY-Skills feasibility pilot. Care receiver and caregiver dyads (N=16) were interviewed after participation in MY-Skills to solicit acceptability feedback and recommendations for intervention improvement. Interview notes were team coded to identify overall findings.
Results:
Participants indicated good acceptability with online MY-Skills delivery due to convenience, access, and comfort with being in their home. However, participants also suggested that in-person options would be accommodating for group engagement, distractions in the home, and safety concerns. Recommendations for improving online delivery highlighted technical support.
Conclusions:
Both care receivers and caregivers find MY-Skills online an acceptable intervention. To improve online delivery, future yoga studies should include specific activities for fostering group engagement, enhancing safety protocols, and increasing technical support. Clinical Trial: NCT03440320
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