Promoting workplace psychological wellbeing through Yoga and Tai Chi classes in female university employees DOI Creative Commons

Alice Valdesalici,

Silvia Cerea, Alessandra Pecunioso

и другие.

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Introduction Academic environments are known for their high demands, often resulting in significant distress among employees. Thus, identifying effective intervention strategies to mitigate workplace stress is essential. The present study aims evaluate the potential benefits of mind–body interventions (i.e., Yoga and Tai Chi) on psychological wellbeing perceived mental physical health female university Methods A total 166 employees faculty members participated 10 sessions Chi or Yoga. They completed self-report questionnaires assessing ruminative thoughts, somatic anxiety, general distress, health, assertive cooperative behaviors before after Chi/Yoga sessions. Additionally, participants a state anxiety questionnaire second second-to-last lessons. Results showed differences between scores pre post programs, with lower thoughts ( p = 0.007), < 0.001), higher 0.038) at end programs sessions) compared beginning. Moreover, were found scores, reduction 0.001) lessons start. Conclusion Our findings highlight positive impact Immediate reductions following single further underscore these practices short-term relief. Overall, results support implementation settings promote healthier work environment.

Язык: Английский

The effects of traditional Chinese exercises on anxiety and depression in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Huan Feng, Y. Li, Qi Wang

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025

To systematically evaluate the comparative effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) and other interventions for managing anxiety depression in adults using a network meta-analysis approach. Systematic review meta-analysis. Literature search was conducted Embase, PubMed, Web Science, Cochrane Library from inception to December 31, 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving TCEs with or were included. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, assessed risk bias ROB2 tool. Bayesian meta-analyses performed compare interventions. The surface under cumulative ranking area (SUCRA) used rank Library. RCTs aged 18 years older, intervention groups engaging TCEs, comparator no intervention, routine treatment, distinct interventions, reported outcomes related validated tools, studies published English Chinese. A total 82 included, 4,501 participants. For anxiety, Liu Zi Jue (SUCRA = 99.5%), Tai Chi 87.6%), CBT 75.3%) most effective depression, 95.5%), Yijinjing 89.2%), 83.6%) ranked as effective. demonstrated comparable superior efficacy well-established like CBT. study also found that have high adherence rates, low costs, potential large-scale promotion value. This systematic provides evidence particularly Chi, Jue, Yijinjing, adults. Despite limitations such heterogeneity protocols populations, findings suggest these offer therapeutic benefits may serve accessible, cost-effective, culturally-relevant treatment options. Further research is needed establish optimal dosages, assess long-term effects, generalizability across diverse contexts. CRD42025637146.

Язык: Английский

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Comparative efficacy of various mind-body exercise types on cardiometabolic health in patients with type 2 diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials DOI Creative Commons
Xi Li, M Y Gao,

Jiao Hua

и другие.

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The impact of mind–body exercise on the quality of life in older adults: the chain mediation effect of perceived social support and psychological resilience DOI Creative Commons
Qingqing Yang, Yinkai Zhang, Shiying Li

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024

With the intensification of global aging trend, there is a contradiction between extended lifespan and decline physiological functions among older adult. It has become consensus to focus on improve quality life for Mind-body exercises (Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing) play crucial role in promoting adults, but mechanisms mediating effects are not yet clear.

Язык: Английский

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Promoting workplace psychological wellbeing through Yoga and Tai Chi classes in female university employees DOI Creative Commons

Alice Valdesalici,

Silvia Cerea, Alessandra Pecunioso

и другие.

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Introduction Academic environments are known for their high demands, often resulting in significant distress among employees. Thus, identifying effective intervention strategies to mitigate workplace stress is essential. The present study aims evaluate the potential benefits of mind–body interventions (i.e., Yoga and Tai Chi) on psychological wellbeing perceived mental physical health female university Methods A total 166 employees faculty members participated 10 sessions Chi or Yoga. They completed self-report questionnaires assessing ruminative thoughts, somatic anxiety, general distress, health, assertive cooperative behaviors before after Chi/Yoga sessions. Additionally, participants a state anxiety questionnaire second second-to-last lessons. Results showed differences between scores pre post programs, with lower thoughts ( p = 0.007), < 0.001), higher 0.038) at end programs sessions) compared beginning. Moreover, were found scores, reduction 0.001) lessons start. Conclusion Our findings highlight positive impact Immediate reductions following single further underscore these practices short-term relief. Overall, results support implementation settings promote healthier work environment.

Язык: Английский

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