ࡱ> GIFM bjbj== 0WWl ,T52" " " " " " " " 4444444$6 84" " " " " 4" " 5" p" " 4" 426/24"  ;E\  34$50T5+329J294 FULL EVALUATION REPORT 2002 Sheffield Yoga for ME/CFS There has been an ongoing process of feedback via telephone contact with members of the class but it was agreed to carry out a more formal survey in March 2002. Survey forms were distributed to all members who had attended the class, with stamped addressed envelopes to aid return. The form included a mixture of closed yes/no type questions and space for people to write their own comments. In all 28 forms were sent out. 18 forms were returned completed: see below for the results. RESULTS These are given below in sections reflecting the sections on the form. First section: Your health Question 1: how long have you had this illness? Responses varied from twenty five years to one year, with a mean of six point four years. Question 2: How severely are you now affected? Most (eleven) said they were moderately affected. Two considered themselves mildly affected whilst four said they were severely affected. One respondent made no comment. Question 3 : Had to stop work/study? Fifteen out of eighteen said yes, they had had to abandon work or study as a result of their illness. Only one person answered no to this question. Two people were in the other category due to prior retirement. Question 4: Social activities/ hobbies affected? All eighteen replied yes to this question, with one adding emphatically completely!. Second Section: Content of the Yoga session. Q.1 Asks about the level of activity in the yoga sessions. Three people said the activity level was too high for them, one said it was too low and one made no comment. Thirteen people said it was just right. : Q.2 Amount of Breathing Exercises during the session. Fifteen people said this was just right for them. One thought it too low, no-one thought it too high, and two people gave no response to this question. Q.3 Amount of time spent on relaxation. Twelve people said this was just right for them. Three thought it was too short, one too long and there were two who did not answer this question. Q.4 Would you come to a session with more relaxation? Eleven people said yes, while only one said no. Two people were not sure and three did not comment. Additional comments: on content of the sessions and teacher Comments included: These sessions were a great help in achieving some necessary adjustments- there was little relaxation in my life before the illness- there now has to be and this is positive. Find it wonderful to learn yoga exercises that you can do lying down- teacher is very sensitive to needs of ill people I appreciate the fact that the teacher states not to do an exercise if you know you can not due to pain I think we are most fortunate to have a teacher who has tailored yoga for M.E. folk Section 3: Effect of yoga sessions on health Q1.Have sessions had a positive impact on health? Eleven people said yes to this question. Five were not sure and two said no. Q2. Did sessions help you to achieve deeper relaxation/rest? Fourteen people said that the yoga sessions had helped them with this. Two said no and two did not respond to this question. Q3. Has yoga helped you to manage your symptoms better? Nine people said yes the yoga had helped them manage their symptoms better. Five said no to this question and four were either unsure or did not reply. Q4. Did you find social contact valuable? Fifteen people said the social contact at yoga sessions was valuable to them. Only one said no and two did not reply. Additional Comments on Health Effects of Yoga Excellent benefits all round! Breathing much better. Also spine and joint mobility improved. Energy levels sometimes better after the class. Feel calm and relaxed after class I find the classes very valuable when I am both feeling better and feeling worse. When I am feeling worse they are excellent as exercise and rest, when I am better they stop me from doing too much I cant say whether sessions have affected my health overall but I enjoy them and feel better after them as long as I dont do too much in the session It is difficult to comment on the benefit long-term. I certainly feel more supple and calmer after the yoga sessions. I think the teaching is very good and Linda has a very soothing and calming voice The yoga is wonderful for improving stiff muscles and joints, and tense muscles in back and neck especially. May also be the only time I truly relax, in a quiet space. Social: Ive been confined to house much of the time for ten years, and had no social life, so its great to be able to meet new people. I enjoy the opportunity to meet other ME sufferers and do something in a group- I dont get many opportunities to do things with other people and I miss it. Organisation- Comments Comments fell into following categories: General appreciation for the classes and the work which goes into organising them: 9 people, e.g. Thanks to all who have organised the venue and funding for such a worthwhile project In general organisation is very good and I like the venue as it is so peaceful and parking is easy Comments on distance travelled to venue: 5 people e.g. I can get to the venue by bus, but the walk from the bus stop is too long carrying yoga mat etc. Distance is a problem Comments on the heating during the winter: 4 people: 2 people said the heating was adequate: e.g. Its a good job extra heaters were put in venue during winter, otherwise it could have been too cold One commented on the noise made by heaters: In winter the necessity for heating can be a little intrusive with regard to noise One said the venue was too cold: Organization is superb but venue is too cold in winter Comments expressing wish for more social contact: 3 people e.g. I would enjoy hour drink and chat before or after the session Comment about timing of session: made by 1 person I would prefer it to be pm as sometimes I have had to miss the session because Ive not been able to get up and around in time. 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