Rapid Conversion of a Group-Based Yoga Trial for Diverse Older Women to Home-Based Telehealth: Lessons Learned Using Zoom to Deliver Movement-Based Interventions

J Integr Complement Med. 2022 Feb;28(2):188-192. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0268. Epub 2022 Jan 10.

Abstract

This brief report describes the rapid conversion of a randomized trial of a Hatha-based yoga program for older women with urinary incontinence to a telehealth videoconference platform during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Interim results demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants across a wide range of ages and ethnic backgrounds, but also point to potential obstacles and safety concerns arising from telehealth-based instruction. The investigators present lessons learned about the benefits and challenges of using telehealth platforms to deliver movement-based interventions and consider strategies to promote accessible and well-tolerated telehealth-based yoga programs for older and diverse populations. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT03672461.

Keywords: integrative medicine; mHealth; mind-body therapies; telehealth; yoga.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • COVID-19*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pandemics
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Telemedicine*
  • Yoga*

Associated data

  • ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT03672461