A protocol of development, content validation and feasibility of a Tele-Yoga module for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract

Background and objectivesGlobally, the incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Depression (PTSD) is 6.1 %. Different therapeutic approaches are adopted for PTSD amongst which Yoga has the potential to manage symptoms of PTSD. However, a set module for PTSD is not available. The present study aims at developing, validating, and testing the feasibility of the Tele-Yoga (TY) module for patients diagnosed with PTSD. Material and methodsThe proposed study is planned to be conducted in three phases. Phase-1: a review of literature involving published studies along with ancient and contemporary books related to yoga, PTSD and TY. The focus will be on designing the TY module after understanding the conceptual basis of yoga practices for patients with PTSD. Phase 2: the developed module will be sent to the experts for quantitative and qualitative validation. Phase 3: the feasibility testing of the module will be done with sixty participants diagnosed with PTSD. The participants will be divided into two groups (TY group and waitlist control group) based on choice based allocation. Statistical analysesExperts’ responses will be analysed using Lawshe’s Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Delphi technique of iteration will be adopted. The feasibility data will be tested for normality and appropriate tests will be used to assess the difference between both groups. Expected outcomesThe outcome of this study is to have a validated module for PTSD with the support of experts. The module’s doability for patients suffering from PTSD will further be provided.Lastly, the researchers will identify if the module has an effect on anxiety, depression, resilience, psychosocial functioning and vedic personality.