A systematic review of the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Diana Karamacoska; Tiffany Tan; Danielle C. Mathersul; Angelo Sabag; Michael de Manincor; Dennis Chang; Genevieve Z. Steiner-Lim

doi:10.1186/s12877-023-03732-5

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A systematic review of the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

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A systematic review of the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Diana Karamacoska, Tiffany Tan, Danielle C. Mathersul, Angelo Sabag, Michael de Manincor, Dennis Chang and Genevieve Z. Steiner-Lim

BMC geriatrics, Vol.23(1), 37

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03732-5

PMID: 36670348

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Abstract

Ageing

Cognition

Complementary therapy

Memory

Physical activity

Background Yoga is a mind-body practice that can elicit robust health and wellbeing effects for older adults. As a result, there is increased public and academic interest into the potential benefits of yoga for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Methods Literature searches in five databases (CENTRAL, PubMed and EBSCOHost indexing CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection) were conducted from the databases’ date of inception through to 4 September 2020 to identify pre-post single and multigroup studies of yoga-based interventions involving people with MCI or dementia. Effects on cognitive, mental, and physical health were evaluated, as was safety and study quality. Results Database searches identified 1431 articles. Of these, 10 unique studies met inclusion criteria (total 421 participants). Four studies each implemented Kundalini yoga and chair yoga, while two employed Hatha yoga. Most programs ran for 12 weeks (n = 5) and compared yoga to a control group (n = 5). Most studies reported improved cognition, mood, and balance. However, these effects were marred by the high risk of bias identified in all articles. Four studies assessed safety, with one instance of dizziness reported. Conclusions In this emerging field, these studies show that yoga may be safe and beneficial for the wellbeing of people with MCI or dementia. More high quality randomised controlled trials are needed to improve the evidence-base and overcome the limitations of existing studies.

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Title: A systematic review of the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Authors/Creators: Diana Karamacoska - Western Sydney University
Tiffany Tan - Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia
Danielle C. Mathersul - Murdoch University, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics
Angelo Sabag - Western Sydney University
Michael de Manincor - Western Sydney University
Dennis Chang - Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia
Genevieve Z. Steiner-Lim - Western Sydney University
Publication Details: BMC geriatrics, Vol.23(1), 37
Publisher: BioMed Central
Identifiers: 991005597069707891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.21 Psychiatry; 1.21.1179 Mindfulness and Mental Health
Web Of Science research areas: Geriatrics & Gerontology; Gerontology
ESI research areas: Clinical Medicine