Rapid Conversion of a Group-Based Yoga Trial for Diverse Older Women to Home-Based Telehealth: Lessons Learned Using Zoom to Deliver Movement-Based Interventions
Alison J. Huang, Margaret A. Chesney, Michael Schembri, Sarah Pawlowsky, Francesca Nicosia, Leslee L. Subak
Abstract
This brief report describes the rapid conversion of a randomized trial of a Hatha-based yoga program for older women with urinary incontinence to a telehealth videoconference platform during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Interim results demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants across a wide range of ages and ethnic backgrounds, but also point to potential obstacles and safety concerns arising from telehealth-based instruction. The investigators present lessons learned about the benefits and challenges of using telehealth platforms to deliver movement-based interventions and consider strategies to promote accessible and well-tolerated telehealth-based yoga programs for older and diverse populations. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT03672461.