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Wahlstrom (2018)

Moderate · Qualitative · Preliminary (Observational/Qualitative) · n = 12
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.652
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Study Details
ConditionAtrial fibrillation (experiences)
Clinical domainCardiovascular
PopulationAF patients
Sample sizen = 12
Country / SettingSweden - cardiac clinic qualitative study
Protocol clusterMediYoga
DurationParent RCT: 12 weeks; 1-hour weekly MediYoga at hospital + CD for home (qualitative follow-up; interviews 17-32 min)
Control typeOther/Mixed
ComparatorN/A - Review/Qualitative
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeCardiovascular (BP/HRV)
Scales usedQualitative interviews; thematic analysis
Key resultEmpowerment increased; symptom management improved; positive experiences
Effect sizeQualitative themes: empowerment, self-efficacy
RetentionN/A - qualitative interviews
SafetyPositive experiences; no safety concerns mentioned
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Methodological Summary

Qualitative; small sample; in-depth exploration

KY Protocol Components

MediYoga (Kundalini-derived) for Atrial Fibrillation: Qualitative Follow-up DESIGN: Qualitative content analysis (inductive, manifest approach) from the parent RCT (Wahlstrom 2016). SAMPLE: Interviews conducted within 4 weeks after final intervention (17-32 minutes duration). INTERVENTION (same as parent study): • MediYoga: therapeutic yoga form derived from Kundalini yoga • Group sessions: 1 hour/week for 12 weeks at hospital (+ standard treatment) • CD-record provided for home practice • Program: light movements, meditation, relaxation; can be performed sitting in chair or on floor COMPARISON: Relaxation group listened to evidence-based calming music (MusicCure) 30 min/week for 12 weeks. NOTE: This qualitative study explores patients' experiences with MediYoga from the RCT. Specific yoga session details in Supplement I of paper.

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Critical fails0
Raw QI0.741
SAF0.88
Adjusted QI0.652
Final ratingModerate