Emily J. Grieb, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Peaks & Bounds, Inc., Fort Collins, CO. At the time this research was completed, Grieb was Occupational Therapy Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins;
Arlene A. Schmid, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Mar 1;78(2). doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050403.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) may result in deficits in executive function (EF), which affects engagement in occupations.
To explore the impact of group yoga on EF in people with ABI.
Single-arm pilot study with preyoga assessments and postyoga assessments (after 8 wk of yoga).
Yoga classes and assessments were completed within university buildings on a college campus.
Twelve participants with chronic ABI (>6 mo post-ABI) were recruited through convenience and purposive strategies from the local community.
An 8-wk adaptive group yoga intervention was provided by an adaptive yoga specialist. Yoga classes were 60 min and occurred once per week.
EF was assessed before and after the yoga intervention using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) self-report form. Normative data were analyzed with paired sample t tests.
Nine participants completed all study procedures. Results from paired sample t tests showed significant improvements on the Behavioral Regulation Index of the BRIEF-A (p = .046). No significant improvements were found on individual EF scales, the Metacognition Index, or the Global Executive Composite (ps > .05).
Group-based yoga may improve some aspects of EF for adults with chronic ABI; however, further research with larger sample sizes is needed. Plain-Language Summary: Yoga, an intervention increasingly used in occupational therapy practice, may be beneficial in improving behavioral regulation (an executive function) for adults with acquired brain injury.
获得性脑损伤（ABI）可能导致执行功能（EF）缺陷，从而影响职业参与。
探索团体瑜伽对 ABI 患者 EF 的影响。
单臂试验研究，预瑜伽评估和后瑜伽评估（瑜伽 8 周后）。
瑜伽课程和评估在大学校园内的大学建筑内进行。
通过便利和有针对性的策略从当地社区招募了 12 名患有慢性 ABI（ABI 后>6 个月）的参与者。
适应性瑜伽专家提供为期 8 周的适应性团体瑜伽干预。瑜伽课程为 60 分钟，每周一次。
在瑜伽干预前后使用行为评定量表-成人版（BRIEF-A）自我报告表评估 EF。使用配对样本 t 检验分析规范数据。
9 名参与者完成了所有研究程序。配对样本 t 检验的结果显示 BRIEF-A 的行为调节指数有显著改善（p =.046）。个别 EF 量表、元认知指数或总体执行综合指数均无显著改善（p>.05）。
基于团体的瑜伽可能改善慢性 ABI 成人的某些 EF 方面；然而，需要更大样本量的进一步研究。
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