Evaluation of the Effect of an Integrative Eastern Medicine-Based Lifestyle Intervention on Stress, Sleep Quality, and Self-Reported Well-Being among Adults: A Prospective Observational Study
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Eastern medicine; lifestyle intervention; perceived stress; sleep quality; well-being; mindfulness; yoga; prospective observational studyAbstract
Background: Adults often experience stress, poor sleep quality and decreased psychological well-being, which can have a negative impact on their functioning and quality of life. Integrative lifestyle approaches of Eastern medicine are the combination of mind-body movement, breathing, meditation, relaxation and sleep hygiene, along with lifestyle modification, but findings on the combination of these in real-world settings are limited. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a structured integrative lifestyle programme by using Eastern medicine on perceived stress, sleep quality and self-reported well-being in healthy individuals who suffer from insomnia.The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a structured integrative lifestyle intervention based on Eastern medicine on perceived stress, sleep quality and self-reported well-being among healthy individuals with insomnia. adults.
Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan, over a period of six months. A total of 150 adults were enrolled and participated in a structured lifestyle intervention incorporating yoga-based movement, controlled breathing, mindfulness or meditation, relaxation practices, sleep-related behavioral modification, and general lifestyle guidance.
Results: Of the 150 enrolled participants, 138 completed the six-month follow-up, corresponding to a retention rate of 92.0%. Mean PSS-10 scores decreased from 24.6 ± 5.8 at baseline to 19.1 ± 5.5 at three months and 15.8 ± 5.2 at six months. Mean PSQI scores decreased from 10.3 ± 3.4 to 7.6 ± 3.2 and 5.9 ± 2.9, respectively.
Conclusion: A six-month integrative Eastern medicine-based lifestyle intervention was associated with significant improvements in perceived stress, sleep quality, and self-reported well-being among adults.
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