Current research indicates that structured yoga practice may improve physical and emotional symptoms related to cancer treatment. Yoga is recommended for patients with cancer, yet there are barriers to participation in community- and hospital-based classes. Wellness interventions such as yoga are easy to access via the internet, but information can be overwhelming and not tailored to people with cancer.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to develop a nurse-led, breast cancer-specific, web-based gentle yoga video for home use, and to understand the feasibility, utilization, and safety of the video in a sample of breast cancer survivors.
Method
Data was collected via open-ended telephone interviews three times over a 4-week period.
Results
The 14 women participating in the study reported that the web-based video was safe in that it resulted in no injury, and was easy to use, and convenient to access. However, most did not continue to practice the video for the full 4 weeks of the study. A knowledge deficit about gentle yoga as a structured mindful movement-based practice rather than a vigorous exercise was identified.
Implications
Nurses can provide tailored wellness interventions for cancer survivors via video stream. Future work should include instruction that yoga is a mindfulness-based self-care activity requiring regular practice.
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