Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study
Problem considered: Road accidents are a growing concern in developing countries that needs immediate attention. The present study evaluated the role of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (MMM), a vedic practice in reducing reaction time, burnout and improving sleep among commercial drivers. Methods: Fifty com...
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| author | Neha Raghuwanshi Jyoti Keswani Hemanshu Sharma Gulab Rai Tewani Pradeep M.K. Nair |
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| description | Problem considered: Road accidents are a growing concern in developing countries that needs immediate attention. The present study evaluated the role of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (MMM), a vedic practice in reducing reaction time, burnout and improving sleep among commercial drivers. Methods: Fifty commercial drivers (Age 39.92 ± 8.64) were enrolled for a 2 months MMM chanting session (21 rounds, 15 min daily, 5 sessions/week). The effects were measured at the baseline and at the end of 2 months using ruler drop test (RDT), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Oldenburg burnout inventory (OLBI). Results: The average work experience and duration of working hours per day were 15.1 ± 7.75 years and for 8.7 ± 1.7 h respectively. We observed significant changes in PSQI scores (Pre- 7.44 ± 3.9, Post- 4.82 ± 2.32; p < 0.01), OLBQI (Pre-38.24 ± 3.22, Post-34.24 ± 2.64; p < 0.01, effect size 1.000) and RDT scores (Pre-16 ± 3.9, Post-10.28 ± 2.79; p < 0.01). Spearman's correlation revealed a weak positive association between improvement in sleep with reaction time (rs = 0.247) and burnout scores (rs = 0.097). Conclusion: The present study concludes MMM chanting may be beneficial in improving the reaction time among drivers, which may be useful as a strategy in preventing road traffic accidents. However, robust randomized control trials are warranted before making generalized recommendations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6b2c316a95ab47669492600de42c203e2022-12-22T03:44:37ZengElsevierClinical Epidemiology and Global Health2213-39842022-07-0116101081Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot studyNeha Raghuwanshi0Jyoti Keswani1Hemanshu Sharma2Gulab Rai Tewani3Pradeep M.K. Nair4Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences for Women, Bhopal, IndiaSant Hirdaram Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital, Bhopal, IndiaSant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences for Women, Bhopal, IndiaSant Hirdaram Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital, Bhopal, IndiaSant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences for Women, Bhopal, India; Corresponding author.Problem considered: Road accidents are a growing concern in developing countries that needs immediate attention. The present study evaluated the role of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (MMM), a vedic practice in reducing reaction time, burnout and improving sleep among commercial drivers. Methods: Fifty commercial drivers (Age 39.92 ± 8.64) were enrolled for a 2 months MMM chanting session (21 rounds, 15 min daily, 5 sessions/week). The effects were measured at the baseline and at the end of 2 months using ruler drop test (RDT), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Oldenburg burnout inventory (OLBI). Results: The average work experience and duration of working hours per day were 15.1 ± 7.75 years and for 8.7 ± 1.7 h respectively. We observed significant changes in PSQI scores (Pre- 7.44 ± 3.9, Post- 4.82 ± 2.32; p < 0.01), OLBQI (Pre-38.24 ± 3.22, Post-34.24 ± 2.64; p < 0.01, effect size 1.000) and RDT scores (Pre-16 ± 3.9, Post-10.28 ± 2.79; p < 0.01). Spearman's correlation revealed a weak positive association between improvement in sleep with reaction time (rs = 0.247) and burnout scores (rs = 0.097). Conclusion: The present study concludes MMM chanting may be beneficial in improving the reaction time among drivers, which may be useful as a strategy in preventing road traffic accidents. However, robust randomized control trials are warranted before making generalized recommendations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398422001233Maha mrityunjaya mantraMantra chantingReaction timeRoad traffic accidentsSleep qualityMantra yoga |
| spellingShingle | Neha Raghuwanshi Jyoti Keswani Hemanshu Sharma Gulab Rai Tewani Pradeep M.K. Nair Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Maha mrityunjaya mantra Mantra chanting Reaction time Road traffic accidents Sleep quality Mantra yoga |
| title | Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study |
| title_full | Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study |
| title_short | Mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers: An exploratory pilot study |
| title_sort | mantra yoga as a probable measure in improving sleep and reaction time among commercial drivers an exploratory pilot study |
| topic | Maha mrityunjaya mantra Mantra chanting Reaction time Road traffic accidents Sleep quality Mantra yoga |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398422001233 |
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