TEST RETEST RELIABILITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOOL TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF NIDRA

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science of body, mind and soul and it has recognized Nidra as one of the most important dimensions of health associated with happiness and good health. Happiness and good health are an out-come of a relaxed state of mind. Ayurvedic classics have given special emphasis on three important as-pects Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya and health of every individual depends on it1. These three aspects are called as Trayopasthamba or three sub pillars of life. Just as the pillars support a dwelling similarly the Trayopasthamba support our body. Sleep and wellbeing go hand in hand and getting a good night sleep is important for overall health. The available literatures in Ayurveda have survived against the adversity of time, and there is a need of more evidence-based research for its global acceptance. A major hurdle faced by young researchers in the research process, is the lack of adequate tools, to assess the unique and basic concepts of Ayurveda, So the need of the hour is development of valid and reliable tools. This article is an attempt to emphasize the significance of the Test retest reliability method, which was administered in the development of tool to assess the quality of Nidra.