AIIMS Raipur study finds yoga boosts quality of life for kidney patients
yoga intervention
can significantly enhance the quality of life (QoL) for patients with
chronic kidney disease
(CKD) undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD).
The study was a collaboration between the Department of Nephrology and the Department of Yoga and Naturopathy at
AIIMS Raipur
.
Published in the Indian Journal of Nephrology, this research highlights the role of yoga in reducing the physical, mental, and emotional difficulties faced by CKD patients.
Dr. Vinay Rathore, Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology, stated that despite receiving good quality dialysis treatment at AIIMS Raipur, CAPD patients often experience isolation, fatigue, and depression due to restricted mobility and social interaction.
He added that they needed additional care to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Dr. Vikram Pai, Medical Officer, Yoga and Naturopathy, said that the study indicates that gentle, home-friendly yoga can be a cost-effective and holistic supplementary therapy to improve the daily lives of CKD patients.
He also mentioned that further studies are being conducted on CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis and those not on dialysis.
The Executive Director of AIIMS Raipur, Lt. Gen Ashok Jindal (retd), emphasised the institute's commitment to integrating evidence-based conventional medicine with traditional wellness therapies like yoga. He stated that this integration aims to enhance patient care and advanced
holistic healthcare
services at AIIMS Raipur.
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