Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2023

Deliberate control of the breath (breathwork) has recently received an unprecedented surge in public interest and breathing techniques have therapeutic potential to improve mental health. Our meta-analysis primarily aimed evaluate efficacy breathwork through examining whether, what extent, interventions were associated with lower levels self-reported/subjective stress compared non-breathwork controls. We searched PsycInfo, PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, Web Science, ClinicalTrials.gov ISRCTN up February 2022, initially identifying 1325 results. The primary outcome included 12 randomised-controlled trials (k = 12) a total 785 adult participants. Most studies deemed as being at moderate risk bias. random-effects analysis yielded significant small-to-medium mean effect size, g - 0.35 [95% CI 0.55, 0.14], z 3.32, p 0.0009, showing was than conditions. Heterogeneity intermediate approaching significance, χ

Язык: Английский

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Does heart rate variability predict better executive functioning? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cortex, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 155, С. 218 - 236

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Breathwork Interventions for Adults with Clinically Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Review

Brain Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(2), С. 256 - 256

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023

Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental disorders, but they often underrecognized and undertreated in primary care. Dysfunctional breathing is a hallmark anxiety disorders; however, mainstays treatments do not tackle patients suffering anxiety. This scoping review aims to identify nature extent available research literature on efficacy breathwork interventions for adults with clinically diagnosed using DSM-5 classification system. Using PRISMA extension reviews, search PubMed, Embase, Scopus was conducted terms related interventions. Only clinical studies (without combination other interventions) performed adult an disorder system were included. From 1081 articles identified across three databases, sixteen included review. A range yielded significant improvements symptoms disorders. The results around role hyperventilation treatment contradictory few examined studies. evidence-based supports utility discusses effective options protocols that feasible accessible Current gaps knowledge future directions have also been identified.

Язык: Английский

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Depressive, anxiety, and sleep disturbance symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a network analysis perspective

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently experience disturbance and psychological distress, such as depression anxiety, which may have a negative impact on their health status functional abilities. To gain more comprehensive understanding of the symptoms depression, in patients OSA, current study utilized network analysis to examine interconnections among these symptoms. Depressive anxiety were evaluated using Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A total 621 OSA completed questionnaires. The indices 'Expected influence' 'Bridge expected used centrality measures symptom network. Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator (LASSO) technique Extended Bayesian Information Criterion (EBIC) estimate structure depressive, Network Comparison Test (NCT) was performed evaluate differences between mild moderate severe networks. revealed that A6 ("Getting sudden feelings panic") had highest influence value D6 ("Feeling being slowed down") bridge values NCT results edge weights significantly differed those (M = 0.263, p 0.008). There no significant difference global strength variation two networks (S 0.185, 0.773). Our suggest (e.g., D6) can be prioritized potential targets for intervention treatment OSA.

Язык: Английский

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Breathing Practices for Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Conceptual Framework of Implementation Guidelines Based on a Systematic Review of the Published Literature

Brain Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(12), С. 1612 - 1612

Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2023

Anxiety and stress plague populations worldwide. Voluntary regulated breathing practices offer a tool to address this epidemic. We examined peer-reviewed published literature understand effective approaches implementation of these practices. PubMed ScienceDirect were searched identify clinical trials evaluating isolated breathing-based interventions with psychometric stress/anxiety outcomes. Two independent reviewers conducted all screening data extraction. Of 2904 unique articles, 731 abstracts, 181 full texts screened, 58 met the inclusion criteria. Fifty-four studies' 72 effective. Components ineffective evaluated develop conceptual framework factors associated reduction effectiveness. Effective breath avoided fast-only paces sessions <5 min, while including human-guided training, multiple sessions, long-term practice. Population, other paces, session duration ≥5 group versus individual or at-home not Analysis that did fit revealed extensive standing, interruptions, involuntary diaphragmatic obstruction, inadequate training for highly technical may render otherwise promising ineffective. Following evidence-based can help maximize benefits Future research is warranted further refine easily accessible intervention relief.

Язык: Английский

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Deep breathing exercise at work: Potential applications and impact

Frontiers in Physiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2023

Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and daily deep breathing exercise (DBE) promising intervention reduce blood pressure stress in adults. DBE simple, time-efficient, does not require specialized equipment, allowing participation wide variety of settings. The workplace an ideal setting implement at the national level for several reasons, including large proportion waking hours spent workplace, high levels sedentary time work, prevalence work-related stress, regular breaks throughout day potentially reducing worker error. While degree adherence will be responsibility individual, employers managers can (and should) do much remove barriers participation. Specifically, this could include: implementing short or classes perform day, covering subscription costs smartphone applications that guide DBE, creating incentive programs continuing Implementing pragmatic approach provide low-cost reduction therapy substantial portion adult population US, least 50% whom have pressure.

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of relaxation techniques for stress management and quality of life improvement in cardiovascular disease and hypertensive patients: a systematic review

Psychology Health & Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 72

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025

Background and objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) hypertension are leading causes of morbidity mortality worldwide, significantly affecting quality life (QoL). Stress, anxiety, poor psychological well-being often exacerbate these conditions, creating a vicious cycle. Relaxation techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) diaphragmatic breathing, assist in contracting relaxing groups to aid individuals identifying reducing physical tension foster due increased parasympathetic nerve activity, resulting emotional tranquility. This systematic review explores the efficacy techniques stress improving QoL patients with CVD hypertension.

Язык: Английский

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Comparison of the Acute Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Deep Breathing Exercise on the Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Biomechanical Properties of the Muscle in Healthy People

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(4), С. 1046 - 1046

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025

Background/Objectives: We aimed to examine the acute effects of deep breathing exercise and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on autonomic nervous system activation characteristics certain muscle groups compare these two methods. Methods: 60 healthy adults between ages 18 45 were randomly divided into receive a single session taVNS exercises. Acute measurements pulse, blood pressure, perceived stress scale, activity, properties performed before after application. Results: A significant decrease was detected in findings regarding pressure values as result application both (p < 0.05). In addition, it determined that measurement increased favor parasympathetic structural muscle, stiffness muscles examined decreased 0.05), while relaxation except for masseter (DB) group. As comparative statistical evaluation groups, increase activity found be greater DB group according root mean square differences successive RR intervals (RMSSD), percent adjacent > 50 ms (pNN50), index parameters made with Myoton®PRO device, value higher gastrocnemius VNS Conclusions: It has been observed methods can people session. However, appears slightly superior increasing relaxation.

Язык: Английский

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Comparison of the Efficacy of Aromatherapy and Bubble Breath Play Therapy in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18(1), С. 29 - 33

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025

Managing dental anxiety in children is a challenging aspect of pediatric dentistry, often addressed using various pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods. Nonpharmacologic methods are preferred due to their noninvasiveness minimal adverse effects. This study compares the efficacy aromatherapy bubble breath play therapy (BBPT) reducing patients. In this randomized clinical trial, 64 healthy aged 6-10 years with moderate-to-severe attending first visit were included. Participants randomly assigned either group, where lavender essential oil was diffused, or BBPT engaged blowing for 5 minutes. Anxiety levels assessed Chhota Bheem-Chutki Scale (CBCS), pulse rate (PR), oxygen saturation (SpO2) at baseline, postintervention, posttreatment. Both interventions significantly reduced levels; showed greater reduction (p < 0.001) than aromatherapy. PR decreased post-BBPT 0.05) but not SpO2 improved group 0.05). Intergroup comparisons indicated had superior outcomes improving compared effectively reduce children, offering additional benefits its interactive nature. Future research should explore long-term effectiveness personalized approaches optimize management strategies settings. The relatively novel nonpharmacological behavior techniques can be incorporated into routine practice dentists would improve cooperation during treatment procedures, chairside time, also outcome subsequently, overall quality health care. Bartakke RR, Bhattad MS, Bargaje P, et al. Comparison Efficacy Aromatherapy Bubble Breath Play Therapy Reducing Dental Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(1):29-33.

Язык: Английский

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Camera-based evaluation of deep breathing effects on plantar foot microcirculation – A pilot study on young healthy

Computers in Biology and Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 189, С. 109996 - 109996

Опубликована: Март 10, 2025

Язык: Английский

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