BACKGROUND
Online delivery of yoga interventions has rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, perceived benefits of online yoga are underexplored among both individuals with chronic conditions and their caregivers.
OBJECTIVE
To describe participant perspectives of a dyadic intervention that merged yoga and self-management education to develop skills (MY-Skills) for individuals with persistent pain examining acceptability and preferences for online delivery.
METHODS
Qualitative methods to conduct a secondary data analysis of participants’ feedback from the MY-Skills feasibility pilot. Care receiver and caregiver dyads (N=16) were interviewed after participation in MY-Skills to solicit acceptability feedback and recommendations for intervention improvement. Interview notes were team coded to identify overall findings.
RESULTS
Participants indicated good acceptability with online MY-Skills delivery due to convenience, access, and comfort with being in their home. However, participants also suggested that in-person options would be accommodating for group engagement, distractions in the home, and safety concerns. Recommendations for improving online delivery highlighted technical support.
CONCLUSIONS
Both care receivers and caregivers find MY-Skills online an acceptable intervention. To improve online delivery, future yoga studies should include specific activities for fostering group engagement, enhancing safety protocols, and increasing technical support.
CLINICALTRIAL
NCT03440320