Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study

Autor: Neha Raghuwanshi, Jyoti Keswani, Hemanshu Sharma, Gulab Rai Tewani, Pradeep M.K. Nair
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 101081- (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2213-3984
DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2022.101081
Popis: Problem considered: Road accidents are a growing concern in developing countries that needs immediate attention. The present study evaluated the role of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (MMM), a vedic practice in reducing reaction time, burnout and improving sleep among commercial drivers. Methods: Fifty commercial drivers (Age 39.92 ± 8.64) were enrolled for a 2 months MMM chanting session (21 rounds, 15 min daily, 5 sessions/week). The effects were measured at the baseline and at the end of 2 months using ruler drop test (RDT), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Oldenburg burnout inventory (OLBI). Results: The average work experience and duration of working hours per day were 15.1 ± 7.75 years and for 8.7 ± 1.7 h respectively. We observed significant changes in PSQI scores (Pre- 7.44 ± 3.9, Post- 4.82 ± 2.32; p
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