Translating knowledge: a framework for evidence-informed yoga programs in oncology. 


Author: Wurz AJ, Capozzi LC, Mackenzie MJ, Danhauer SC, Culos-Reed N.

Affiliation: Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary. 
Conference/Journal: Int J Yoga Therap.
Date published: 2013
Other:
 Volume ID: 32   ,  Issue ID: 2   ,  Pages: 85-90   ,  Word Count: 103  
    

Empirical research suggests that yoga may positively influence the negative psychosocial and physical side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. The translation of these findings into sustainable, evidence-informed yoga programming for cancer survivors has lagged behind the research. This article provides (a) an overview of the yoga and cancer research, (b) a framework for successfully developing and delivering yoga to cancer populations, and (c) an example of a successful community-based program. The importance of continued research and knowledge translation efforts in the context of yoga and integrative oncology are highlighted.

KEYWORDS:

cancer survivor, knowledge translation, oncology, program development, yoga, yoga therapy



PMID: 24165528