Journal of Nursing & Care

Hsiao-Yun Chang

Publications

• Research Article
  Experiences of Healing Yoga among Breast Cancer Women with Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  Author(s): Hsiao-Yun Chang, Shu-Ming Chen and Wen-Li LinHsiao-Yun Chang, Shu-Ming Chen and Wen-Li Lin
  
  Objective: To illustrate the experiences and perceived benefits of healing yoga as described by patients with breast cancer participating in a healing yoga program. Methods: The qualitative research with naturalistic design was conducted after the completion of an 8 weeks healing yoga program. A total of 11 breast cancer women with adjuvant chemotherapy were interviewed using the semi-structured interview guidelines. Findings: Participants expressed their experiences of healing yoga, including transforming concern to confidence, regaining a sense of belonging, gaining experience and satisfaction, and leading the way for life, were critical in developing these benefits. The perceived benefits of participating in this program was described as positive mental support, promoted a mind-body interaction and provided benefits ascribed to social activities, leading to a reported increase in a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000394

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