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José R Leite

2 papers in the library · 80 citations · publishing 2013-2017

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Yoga and compassion meditation program improve quality of life and self-compassion in family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Geriatrics & gerontology international 2017 Marcelo Ad Danucalov, Elisa H. Kozasa, Rui F. Afonso et al.

To investigate the effects of the practice of yoga in combination with compassion meditation on the quality of life, attention, vitality and self-compassion of family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease. A total of 46 volunteers were randomly allocated to two groups, the yoga and compassion meditation program group (n = 25), and the control group (CG) that received no treatment (n =...

A Yoga and Compassion Meditation Program Reduces Stress in Familial Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease Patients

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013 M. A. D. Danucalov, Elisa H. Kozasa, K. T. Ribas et al. 80 citations

Familial caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease exhibit reduced quality of life and increased stress levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week yoga and compassion meditation program on the perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and salivary cortisol levels in familial caregivers. A total of 46 volunteers were randomly assigned to participate in a...