Table 3.
Physiologic Dysregulation According to Relaxation Practice
| Physiologic dysregulation | Nonpractitioner | Practitioner | Difference (95% CI)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n=817) | (n=135) | ||
| Overall, mean (SD)b | 5.4 (3.1) | 3.8 (2.6) | 1.6 (1.1, 2.1) |
| (n=876) | (n=139) | ||
| Cardiovascular/metabolic, mean (SD)c | 2.1 (1.6) | 1.6 (1.3) | 0.5 (0.3, 0.8) |
| (n=880) | (n=139) | ||
| Inflammation, mean (SD)d | 1.7 (1.6) | 1.0 (1.3) | 0.7 (0.5, 0.9) |
a
Two-group mean comparison t-test (two tailed), allowing for unequal variance (Satterthwaite's approximation).
b
Based on 26 markers (observed range: 0–16).
c
Based on 10 markers (observed range: 0–8).
d
Based on 8 markers (observed range: 0–7).
CI, confidence interval; SD, standard deviation.