Integration of yoga into occupational therapy practice

Uvod: V zdravstvu se vedno bolj uveljavljajo pristopi s področja komplementarne in alternativne medicine, s katerimi lahko dopolnjujemo tudi delovnoterapevtsko obravnavo. Komplementarna in alternativna medicina zajema vsa področja človekovega delovanja in se osredotoča na njegovo fizično in duhovno komponento. Ena izmed teh metod je joga. Tako joga kot delovna terapija imata celosten pogled na človeka. Jogo lahko uporabljamo v terapevtske namene za vzpostavljanje notranjega ravnovesja, dobrega počutja ter mentalnega in fizičnega zdravja. Zaradi prepletanja številnih načel jo je smiselno uporabiti v kombinaciji s klasično delovno terapijo. Jogo lahko v delovnoterapevtski obravnavi umestimo na področje skrbi za zdravje, prostega časa, počitka in spanja ter dela. Namen: Proučiti uporabo joge v delovni terapiji ter raziskati, na katerih področjih in kako se lahko joga vključuje v okviru delovnoterapevtske prakse. Metode dela: Narejen je bil pregled literature. Članke smo iskali v štirih podatkovnih bazah: CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed in OTSeeker. Za analizo je bilo izbranih 11 člankov, ki niso bili starejši od 10 let. Rezultati: Iz ugotovitev avtorjev smo vključevanje joge razvrstili v sedem tem, ki se sicer med seboj zelo prepletajo. Poimenovali smo jih: Ne samo delati, ampak tudi biti, Izboljšanje na nivoju telesnih funkcij in zgradb, Preventiva in preprečevanje padcev, Soočanje s kronično bolečino in utrujenostjo, Pomen skupinske dinamike, Joga in delovna terapija z roko v roki ter Vpliv na izvedbo okupacij in kakovost življenja. Razprava in zaključek: V delovnoterapevtski praksi lahko jogo, kadar je le-ta v interesu posameznika ali skupine, učinkovito vključujemo v klasično delovnoterapevtsko obravnavo. Uporabimo jo lahko kot medij za doseganje duševnega in fizičnega zdravja ali pa njene elemente prenesemo v vsakdanje življenje in z njimi uporabnike učimo prilagojenega izvajanja aktivnosti. Joga se lahko prilagodi posameznikovim potrebam in zmožnostim ter mu na ta način omogoča uspešno vadbo. Kot skupinska vadba nudi socialno podporno okolje in na splošno prispeva h kakovosti življenja uporabnikov.Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine approaches are gaining ground in healthcare and can complement occupational therapy. Complementary and alternative medicine covers all areas of human functioning, focusing on both the physical and spiritual components. One of these methods is yoga. Both, yoga and occupational therapy take holistic view of a person. Yoga can be used for therapeutic purposes to create inner harmony, well-being and mental and physical health. The interplay of many principles makes it useful to use in combination with traditional occupational therapy. Yoga can be integrated into occupational therapy in the areas of health care, leisure, rest and sleep, and work. Purpose: To explore the use of yoga in occupational therapy and to investigate where and how yoga can be integrated into occupational therapy practice. Methods: A literature review was conducted. Articles were searched in four databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed and OTSeeker. The 11 articles selected for analysis were less than 10 years old. Results: Findings were organized into seven intertwined themes: Not just doing but also being, Improvement at the level of body functions and structures, Fall prevention, Coping with chronic pain and fatigue, The importance of group dynamics, Yoga and occupational therapy go hand in hand and The impact on occupational performance and quality of life. Discussion and conclusion: In occupational therapy practice, yoga can be effectively integrated into traditional occupational therapy practice when it is in the interest of the individual or group. It can be used as a medium for achieving mental and physical health, or yoga elements can be brought into everyday life to teach clients how to do activities differently. Yoga can be adapted to the individual\u27s needs and abilities, allowing them to perform successfully. As a group exercise, it provides a socially supportive environment and generally contributes to the quality of life