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Patient perspectives on exercise among adults with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: a mixed methods study Open

Elizabeth G. Walsh, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Kemberlee Bonnet, David G. Schlundt, Chandler Broadbent , et al. · 2025

Purpose Despite the central role of exercise in treating postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) there have been no studies on the subjective experience of exercise interventions and/or recommendations among this patient populatio…

A qualitative exploration of illness-related experiences, emotions, and coping among adults with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) Open

Elizabeth G. Walsh, Kemberlee Bonnet, David G. Schlundt, Erin Kelly, Kayleigh Rogalski , et al. · 2025

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a relatively common, burdensome condition of the autonomic nervous system characterized by orthostatic intolerance. This paper presents a subset of findings from a qualitative study inves…

12-weeks of Slow Breathing Exercises Reduces Blood Pressure among Healthy Normotensive Subjects Open

Alfredo Gamboa, Hui Nian, Emily C. Smith, Sachin Y. Paranjape, Robert L. Abraham , et al. · 2024

Slow breathing exercises are a key component to many mind-body practices and have been shown to reduce blood pressure acutely. Long-term effects on blood pressure and autonomic tone are not well documented. We studied 99 healthy participan…

Slow breathing for reducing stress: The effect of extending exhale Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee, Katrina Nelson, Ken Wallston, Hui Nian, André Diedrich , et al. · 2023

Qualitative similarities and distinctions between participants’ experiences with a yoga intervention and an attention control Open

Elizabeth L. Addington, David G. Schlundt, Kemberlee Bonnet, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Nancy E. Avis , et al. · 2023

A Pilot Randomized Trial of Intradialysis Yoga for Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease Open

Ann Herron, Kerri L. Cavanaugh, Ebele M. Umeukeje, T. Alp Ikizler, Gurjeet S. Birdee · 2022

12-weeks of Slow Breathing Exercises Reduces Blood Pressure among Healthy Normotensive Subjects Open

Alfredo Gamboa, Hui Nian, Emily C. Smith, Sachin Y. Paranjape, Katrina Nelson , et al. · 2022

Slow breathing exercises are a key component to many mind-body practices used for stress reduction and modulation of autonomic tone, and it has been shown to reduce blood pressure acutely. Long-term effects on blood pressure and autonomic …

Development and psychometric properties of the Self-efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee, Kenneth A. Wallston, Sujata G. Ayala, Edward H. Ip, Stephanie J. Sohl · 2018

This study aimed to develop a self-efficacy measure for mindfulness meditation practice (Self-efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale). The scale was developed through a process of expert consensus, cognitive interviewing, and e…

Cross-sectional analysis of health-related quality of life and elements of yoga practice Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee, Sujata G. Ayala, Kenneth A. Wallston · 2017

A brief yoga intervention implemented during chemotherapy: A randomized controlled pilot study Open

Stephanie J. Sohl, Suzanne C. Danhauer, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Barbara J. Nicklas, George Yacoub , et al. · 2016

Yoga for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: Patient‐Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Open

Stephanie J. Sohl, Kenneth A. Wallston, K.O. Watkins, Gurjeet S. Birdee · 2016

Lifestyle change is recommended as treatment for adults at risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS), although adoption of new behavioral patterns is limited. In addition, most existing lifestyle interventions do not address psychological stress …

Intervention Protocol for Investigating Yoga Implemented During Chemotherapy Open

Stephanie J. Sohl, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Sheila H. Ridner, Amy Wheeler, Sandra Gilbert , et al. · 2016

Objective: Fatigue and other treatment-related symptoms are critical therapeutic targets for improving quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer during chemotherapy. Yoga is a promising intervention for improving these therapeutic…

Development and Psychometric Properties of the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale (YSES) Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee, Stephanie J. Sohl, Ken Wallston · 2015

YSES is a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy for yoga practice that may provide insight into barriers to adopting and maintaining yoga as a health behavior.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Women During Pregnancy and Childbearing Years Open

Selma Holden, Paula Gardiner, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Roger B. Davis, Gloria Y. Yeh · 2015

Objectives Little is known regarding complementary and alternative medicine ( CAM ) use during pregnancy and the preconception period. Since half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended, understanding the patterns of CAM use…

Feasibility and Safety of Intradialysis Yoga and Education in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee, Russell L. Rothman, Stephanie J. Sohl, Dolphi Wertenbaker, Amy Wheeler , et al. · 2015

Complementary Tools to Empower and Sustain Behavior Change Open

Stephanie J. Sohl, Gurjeet S. Birdee, Roy Elam · 2015

Improving health behaviors is fundamental to preventing and controlling chronic disease. Health care providers who have a patient-centered communication style and appropriate behavioral change tools can empower patients to engage in and su…

Development of an Intra-dialysis Yoga Protocol for Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee · 2015

Objective: Patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance haemodialysis are physically inactive. We describe the rationale and process of developing a targeted yoga therapy intervention to promote physical activity among this populat…

Yoga Combined With Health Education for Risk Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Study Open

Gurjeet S. Birdee · 2015

Objective: The primary treatment for adults with risk factors for metabolic syndrome is lifestyle change, though adoption of traditional lifestyle programs is often limited.This pilot study tested the feasibility of conducting a randomized…

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