A systematic review of yoga for state anxiety: Considerations for occupational therapy / Revue systématique sur l’efficacité du yoga pour traiter l’anxiété réactionnelle : Facteurs à considérer en ergothérapie

Abstract

Background.

State anxiety can result from a variety of life situations. This type of anxiety can disrupt occupational engagement and performance, thereby affecting rehabilitation and recovery. Occupational therapists need to address the connection between mind-body-spirit and its relationship to performance and engagement in meaningful occupations. Yoga, when used as an adjunct to therapy, has the potential to address state anxiety.

Purpose.

The aim was to systematically review the evidence concerning the effectiveness of yoga as a treatment approach for state anxiety.

Methods.

Six electronic databases, the authors’ own files, and the references of included studies from 1990 to July 2011 were searched.

Findings.

A total of 25 unique studies represented by 26 publications made up the sample: two systematic reviews; 16 randomized controlled trials, and seven prospective, controlled, non-randomized studies. Evidence suggests yoga can be a viable therapeutic option for reducing state anxiety in certain situations.

Implications.

In making the determination to recommend yoga as an intervention, occupational therapists should consider the client’s circumstances and values as well as the type and intensity of the yoga program.

Description.

L’anxiété réactionnelle peut être provoquée par diverses situations de vie. Ce type d’anxiété peut perturber la participation occupationnelle et le rendement occupationnel et, par conséquent, la réadaptation et le rétablissement. Les ergothérapeutes doivent examiner la connexion esprit-corps-émotion et sa relation avec le rendement et la participation à des occupations significatives. Lorsqu’il est utilisé comme thérapie complémentaire à l’ergothérapie, le yoga peut permettre d’aborder l’anxiété réactionnelle.

But.

Effectuer une revue systématique des données probantes relatives à l’efficacité du yoga pour traiter l’anxiété réactionnelle.

Méthodologie.

Six bases de données électroniques, de même que les dossiers des auteurs et les références des études retenues ont été analysées de 1990 à juillet 2011.

Résultats.

L’échantillon était composé d’un total de 25 études de cas uniques représentées par 26 publications, c’est-à-dire: deux revues systématiques; 16 essais cliniques randomisés et sept études cliniques prospectives contrôlées et non randomisées. Des données probantes indiquent que, dans certaines situations, le yoga peut être un traitement efficace pour réduire l’anxiété réactionnelle.

Conséquences.

Lorsqu’ils prennent la décision de recommander le yoga comme traitement, les ergothérapeutes doivent prendre en considération la situation et les valeurs du client, de même que le type et l’intensité du programme de yoga.

Keywords

Anxiety Meditation Review Stress Yoga anxiété méditation revue stress yoga

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