Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaulters

Context: Understanding participant engagement and adherence is crucial in yoga therapy research. Examining reasons for refusals and defaults (participants who initially consent but later disengage) can enhance recruitment strategies and intervention outcomes. Aims: This study explores the factors be...

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Main Authors: Rama Reddy Karri, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Meena Ramanathan, Vijaya Gopal Mopidevi
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Yoga-Mimamsa
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ym.ym_61_24
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author Rama Reddy Karri
Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
Meena Ramanathan
Vijaya Gopal Mopidevi
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description Context: Understanding participant engagement and adherence is crucial in yoga therapy research. Examining reasons for refusals and defaults (participants who initially consent but later disengage) can enhance recruitment strategies and intervention outcomes. Aims: This study explores the factors behind refusals and defaults in yoga therapy interventions to improve participant engagement and adherence. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at a psychiatric hospital involving 1215 eligible individuals, with 770 recruited and final assessments completed for 667. Data on refusals and defaults were collected and analyzed. Various yoga techniques and aerobic exercises were assessed for their impact on participant retention. Results: Primary factors influencing refusals and defaults included logistical challenges, individual motivations, and health concerns. Religious beliefs did not influence the decision to participate in the yoga trial. Assorted asanas had higher default rates due to complexity. Significant differences in default rates were found among intervention groups, highlighting the need for tailored strategies. Conclusions: Addressing logistical barriers, enhancing motivation, and tailoring interventions can improve participant engagement and adherence in yoga research. Personalized approaches are essential for optimizing the effectiveness of yoga interventions.
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spelling doaj-art-46b6565a3e794e9d9908c5df74b3e5692025-01-16T08:54:10ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsYoga-Mimamsa0044-05072394-24872024-12-01562818510.4103/ym.ym_61_24Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaultersRama Reddy KarriAnanda Balayogi BhavananiMeena RamanathanVijaya Gopal MopideviContext: Understanding participant engagement and adherence is crucial in yoga therapy research. Examining reasons for refusals and defaults (participants who initially consent but later disengage) can enhance recruitment strategies and intervention outcomes. Aims: This study explores the factors behind refusals and defaults in yoga therapy interventions to improve participant engagement and adherence. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at a psychiatric hospital involving 1215 eligible individuals, with 770 recruited and final assessments completed for 667. Data on refusals and defaults were collected and analyzed. Various yoga techniques and aerobic exercises were assessed for their impact on participant retention. Results: Primary factors influencing refusals and defaults included logistical challenges, individual motivations, and health concerns. Religious beliefs did not influence the decision to participate in the yoga trial. Assorted asanas had higher default rates due to complexity. Significant differences in default rates were found among intervention groups, highlighting the need for tailored strategies. Conclusions: Addressing logistical barriers, enhancing motivation, and tailoring interventions can improve participant engagement and adherence in yoga research. Personalized approaches are essential for optimizing the effectiveness of yoga interventions.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ym.ym_61_24defaultersparticipant adherencerefusalsyoga research
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title Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaulters
title_full Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaulters
title_fullStr Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaulters
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title_short Exploring participant engagement and adherence in yoga therapy interventions: Insights from refusals and defaulters
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