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Arıkan E, Bahçecioğlu Turan G. The effects of Reiki application on sleep and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 159:109938. [PMID: 39121752 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with epilepsy face sleep problems due to disease-related effects and antiepileptic drugs and as a result, their quality of life decreases. Reiki is an energy therapy and a non-invasive, low-cost treatment that has gained a place in complementary-integrative medicine practices. AIM The present study aimed to find out the effects of Reiki Application on sleep and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. METHOD A total of 60 patients with epilepsy, 30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group, who met the research criteria and volunteered to participate were included in this randomized experimental study with a pre-test-post-test control group. "Patient Information Form", "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)" and "Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) Scale" were used to collect the research data. Frequencies, percentages, arithmetic mean, standard deviations, Chi-Square Test, Independent Groups t-Test, Dependent Groups t-Test, and regression analysis were used in the evaluation of the study data. RESULTS After the Reiki Application, when compared with the patients in the control group, the patients in the intervention group had significantly reduced PSQI total (t = -5.636, p = 0.001), subjective sleep quality (t = -2.868, p = 0.006), sleep latency (t = -4.261, p = 0.001), sleep duration (t = -3.073, p = 0.003), habitual sleep efficiency (t = -2.669, p = 0.010), sleep disturbances (t = -3.664, p = 0.001), sleeping medications (t = -4.368, p = 0.001), daytime dysfunction (t = -3.472, p = 0.001) scores. It was also found that the patients in the intervention group had significantly higher QOILE-31 total (t = 3.750, p = 0.001), concerns about seizure (t = 3.212, p = 0.002), overall quality of life (t = 3.050, p = 0.003), emotional well-being (t = 2.557, p = 0.013), energy/fatigue (t = 2.835, p = 0.006), cognitive functioning (t = 2.308, p = 0.025), medication effects (t = 2.524, p = 0.014), and social functioning (t = 2.126, p = 0.038) mean scores. CONCLUSION Reiki Application was found to improve sleep quality and increase quality of life in patients with epilepsy. The results suggest that the use of Reiki Application should be generalized in addition to basic nursing care practices during the care and treatment of patients with epilepsy.
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- Elanur Arıkan
- Fırat University Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Elazığ, Turkey.
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Bahçecioğlu Turan G, Özer Z, Arıkan E. The effect of reiki on fatigue and sleep quality in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled study. Explore (NY) 2024; 20:103018. [PMID: 38971115 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2024.103018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of the application of Reiki on fatigue and sleep quality in people with MS. The study is a randomised controlled study. A total of 60 people (control group = 30, intervention group = 30) participated in this study. Personal Information Form, Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to collect data. It was found that the PFS and PSQI total and subcomponent scores of the intervention group decreased after Reiki compared to the control group and this was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The study showed that Reiki was significantly effective in improving fatigue and sleep quality in people with MS. As Reiki is a simple, inexpensive and accessible method, it was suggested that its use in the management of MS should be encouraged and maintained in nursing practice.
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- Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan
- Assistant professor. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Assistant professor. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Postgraduate Student, Fırat University Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Elazig, Turkey
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Guo X, Long Y, Qin Z, Fan Y. Therapeutic effects of Reiki on interventions for anxiety: a meta-analysis. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:147. [PMID: 38872168 PMCID: PMC11170819 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01439-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of Reiki therapy in alleviating anxiety. METHODS In adherence to academic standards, a thorough search was conducted across esteemed databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library. The primary objective of this search was to pinpoint peer-reviewed articles published in English that satisfied specific criteria: (1) employing an experimental or quasi-experimental study design, (2) incorporating Reiki therapy as the independent variable, (3) encompassing diverse patient populations along with healthy individuals, and (4) assessing anxiety as the measured outcome. RESULTS The study involved 824 participants, all of whom were aged 18 years or older. Reiki therapy was found to have a significant effect on anxiety intervention(SMD=-0.82, 95CI -1.29∼-0.36, P = 0.001). Subgroup analysis indicated that the types of subjects (chronically ill individuals and the general adult population) and the dosage/frequency of the intervention (≤ 3 sessions and 6-8 sessions) were significant factors influencing the variability in anxiety reduction. CONCLUSION Short-term Reiki therapy interventions of ≤ 3 sessions and 6-8 sessions have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing health and procedural anxiety in patients with chronic conditions such as gastrointestinal endoscopy inflammation, fibromyalgia, and depression, as well as in the general population. It is important to note that the efficacy of Reiki therapy in decreasing preoperative anxiety and death-related anxiety in preoperative patients and cancer patients is somewhat less consistent. These discrepancies may be attributed to individual pathophysiological states, psychological conditions, and treatment expectations.
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- Xiulan Guo
- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Unal N, Bektaş Akpinar N, Bek D, Yurtsever S. The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Functional Status, and Holistic Well-Being in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Orthop Nurs 2024; 43:109-118. [PMID: 38546686 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease that causes pain and adversely affects functional status and holistic well-being. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of Reiki on pain, functional status, and holistic well-being in patients with knee OA. The sample consisted of 42 patients. The control group received standardized treatment only, whereas the intervention group received face-to-face Reiki (nine positions; 39 minutes) and distance Reiki on two consecutive days in addition to standardized treatment. The Reiki group had lower pain scores than the control group as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (p < .001) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index pain score (p < .001). Those participating in the Reiki group had improved holistic well-being scores specifically for the subscales of Sadness, Perception of Sadness, Spiritual Disruption, Cognitive Awareness, and General mood. Reiki is a safe, noninvasive, and cost-effective alternative treatment technique that has the potential to reduce symptoms of pain and improve holistic well-being in patients with knee OA.
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- Nursemin Unal
- Nursemin Unal, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Nilay Bektaş Akpinar, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkey
- Doğan Bek, MD, Professor, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
- Sabire Yurtsever, PhD, RN, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Girne University
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- Nursemin Unal, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Nilay Bektaş Akpinar, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkey
- Doğan Bek, MD, Professor, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
- Sabire Yurtsever, PhD, RN, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Girne University
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- Nursemin Unal, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Nilay Bektaş Akpinar, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkey
- Doğan Bek, MD, Professor, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
- Sabire Yurtsever, PhD, RN, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Girne University
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- Nursemin Unal, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Nilay Bektaş Akpinar, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkey
- Doğan Bek, MD, Professor, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
- Sabire Yurtsever, PhD, RN, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Girne University
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Bell BK, Liu R, Cheng S, Marchand L. Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Integrative Palliative Care. J Palliat Med 2023; 26:1719-1727. [PMID: 38060315 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Integrative medicine (IM) use is widespread among individuals living with serious illness. There is a natural alignment between the fields of IM and palliative care (PC) rooted in their shared core values. Integrative palliative care (IPC) is an emerging focus within the field of PC that aims to broaden the healing toolkit available to patients with serious illness by combining standard-of-care biomedical treatments with evidence-informed integrative and complementary medicine practices with the goal of enhancing quality of life at every stage of a person's health journey. This article is an evidence-based guide to incorporating IPC practices into the care of seriously ill individuals.
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- Brieze K Bell
- Divisions of Palliative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Divisions of Hospital Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Palliative Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, USA
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- Divisions of Palliative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Section of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Chen YJ, Petrinec A, Stephenson PS, Radziewicz RM, Sheehan D. Home-Based Reiki by Informal Caregivers: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2023; 37:285-297. [PMID: 34029232 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This pilot study explored whether Reiki delivered by family caregivers to cancer patients in a home setting was feasible in reducing cancer symptoms and enhancing health-related outcomes. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study design was applied using pre-/post-Reiki questionnaires and post-Reiki interviews. Six patient-caregiver dyads from an outpatient clinic and cancer support facilities in northeast America performed daily Reiki at home for 3 weeks. Differences with symptoms, mental well-being, health-related quality of life, and satisfaction with at-home Reiki as well as qualitative content analyses were evaluated. Positive feedback was reported after at-home Reiki practice. Large statistical effects were identified for improving fatigue, memory, mood, nausea, and emotional well-being ( P < .10, r = 0.51-0.59). All participants were satisfied and 83.3% of them would recommend self-practice home Reiki. High involvement and adherence to the intervention protocol illustrated intervention fidelity. The qualitative data revealed 2 major categories, perceived benefits and barriers. Overall Reiki benefits outweighed barriers in relation to time commitment and place distractions/positioning. Our preliminary findings support that the at-home Reiki protocol had potential benefits and was feasible and acceptable by both community-dwelling patients and their family caregivers in promoting cancer-related outcomes. Further studies with larger samples are warranted to examine the effectiveness of home-based Reiki for a patient-centered cancer care modality.
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- Yea-Jyh Chen
- School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina (Dr Chen); College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Drs Petrinec, Stephenson, and Sheehan); and MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio (Ms Radziewicz)
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DiBenedetto J. Experiences With a Distant Reiki Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Science of Unitary Human Beings Framework. ANS Adv Nurs Sci 2022; 45:E145-E160. [PMID: 36308730 PMCID: PMC9622335 DOI: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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An increasing number of individuals are reporting increased stress and anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. A feasibility, mixed-method design was conducted to investigate distant Reiki as a virtual healing modality within Rogers' framework of the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Data were collected using pre- and post-distant Reiki session interviews and 2 surveys. Study findings demonstrated changes in participant pattern manifestation and statistically significant reductions in perceived stress and anxiety (P < .001). The preliminary findings support the feasibility of distant Reiki and suggest that nurses, who are Reiki practitioners, may influence the human-environmental field to foster healing.
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- Jennifer DiBenedetto
- Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Zadro S, Stapleton P. Does Reiki Benefit Mental Health Symptoms Above Placebo? Front Psychol 2022; 13:897312. [PMID: 35911042 PMCID: PMC9326483 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.897312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Reiki is an energy healing technique or biofield therapy in which an attuned therapist places their hands on or near the client's body and sends energy to the client to activate the body's ability to heal itself and restore balance. It was developed in Japan at the end of the 19th century by Mikao Usui of Kyoto. Given the enormous international socioeconomic burden of mental health, inexpensive, safe, and evidenced-based treatments would be welcomed. Reiki is safe, inexpensive, and preliminary research suggests it may assist in treating a wide variety of illnesses. Given that Reiki is a biofield therapy, growing in use, and not yet accepted by the dominant biomedical paradigm, it is important to establish its effectiveness over placebo. This study aimed to examine Reiki's effectiveness over placebo in treating symptoms of mental health and to explore parameters for its effectiveness. Method A systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials (RPCTs) examining Reiki's effectiveness in treating symptoms of mental health in adults was conducted through a systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ProQuest. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria, and risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's Revised ROB 2 assessment tool. This was followed by a grading of recommendations, assessment, development and evaluations (GRADE) assessment. Results The evidence to date suggests that Reiki consistently demonstrates a greater therapeutic effect over placebo for some symptoms of mental health. The GRADE level of evidence is high for clinically relevant levels of stress and depression, moderate to high for clinically relevant levels of anxiety, low to moderate for normal levels of stress, and low to moderate for burnout, and low for normal levels of depression and anxiety. Conclusion The results suggest that, Reiki may be more effective in treating some areas of mental health, than placebo, particularly if symptoms are clinically relevant. To date, there are a small number of studies in each area, therefore findings are inconclusive and, more RCTs controlling for placebo in Reiki research are needed. Most included studies were also assessed as having a risk of bias of some concern. Incorporating Reiki as a complementary treatment to mainstream psychotherapy for depression, stress, and anxiety may be appropriate. Systematic Review Registration [https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/], identifier [CRD42020194311].
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- Sonia Zadro
- School of Psychology, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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A study of Reiki therapy on unpleasant symptoms in children with cerebral palsy. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2022; 46:101529. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Billot M, Daycard M, Rigoard P. Self-Reiki, Consideration of a Potential Option for Managing Chronic Pain during Pandemic COVID-19 Period. MEDICINA-LITHUANIA 2021; 57:medicina57090867. [PMID: 34577790 PMCID: PMC8466281 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57090867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While the world faces an unprecedented situation with the pandemic, other chronic diseases such as chronic pain continue to run their course. The social distancing and restrictive displacement imposed by the pandemic situation represents a new barrier to access to pain management and tends to reinforce chronification process. Given this context, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) might offer new opportunities to manage CP, notably with a hand-touch method, such as self-Reiki therapy. Although Reiki administered by a practitioner has shown promising results to reduce pain and psychological distress, and to improve quality of life, self-Reiki practice needs evidence-based medicine to be disseminated. Overall, self-Reiki could bring positive results in addition to, and without interfering with, conventional medicine approaches in patients experienced chronic pain.
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- Maxime Billot
- PRISMATICS Lab (Predictive Research in Spine/Neuromodulation Management and Thoracic Innovation/Cardiac Surgery), Poitiers University Hospital, 86021 Poitiers, France;
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- Eveil: L’équilibre par les Mains, 87000 Poitiers, France;
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- PRISMATICS Lab (Predictive Research in Spine/Neuromodulation Management and Thoracic Innovation/Cardiac Surgery), Poitiers University Hospital, 86021 Poitiers, France;
- Department of Spine Surgery and Neuromodulation, Poitiers University Hospital, 86021 Poitiers, France
- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, CNRS—Université de Poitiers—ISAE-ENSMA, 86360 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
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Mayan M, Alvadj T, Wildge S, Punja S, Jou H, Vohra S. Toward integrated pediatric medicine: Key learnings from the pediatric integrative medicine trial. Explore (NY) 2021; 18:432-437. [PMID: 34305004 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to explore the facilitators to integrating complementary therapies in conventional pediatric hospital practice based on the experiences of parents, healthcare providers, and complementary therapy providers. DESIGN This study is part of a larger research study that examined the introduction of a pediatric integrative medicine service in an acute care children's hospital in Canada. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured one-on-one telephone and in-person interviews with a sample of parents of children, as well as healthcare providers and complementary therapy providers. RESULTS A total of 50 individuals, from key-stakeholder groups, were interviewed between May 2014 and January 2016. This study identified the following facilitators for the integration of complementary therapies within conventional care: 1) stakeholders' open-mindedness and familiarity with care practices outside of their experiences; 2) stakeholders' open communication, respect for eachothers' roles in the process of care, and appreciation for the role of complementary therapies within conventional medicine; and 3) stakeholders' receptiveness to redefining the meaning of a 'positive outcome' in the context of hospital care. CONCLUSION The findings of this study demonstrate that some of the existing barriers to the integration of complementary therapies in conventional hospital care could be mediated by creating an environment where the fundamental value of commitment to patient wellbeing is equally shared by all stakeholders.
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- Maria Mayan
- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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Nondrug Treatment Approaches Used in Alcohol and Substance Addictions and Related Factors. ADDICTIVE DISORDERS & THEIR TREATMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/adt.0000000000000281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bandealy SS, Sheth NC, Matuella SK, Chaikind JR, Oliva IA, Philip SR, Jones PM, Hoge EA. Mind-Body Interventions for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of the Evidence Base for Mental Health Practitioners. FOCUS (AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC PUBLISHING) 2021; 19:173-183. [PMID: 34690580 PMCID: PMC8475909 DOI: 10.1176/appi.focus.20200042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Mind-body interventions have gained increasing popularity for use with anxiety symptoms; however, it is unclear what role they play in the treatment of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Although psychopharmacology and psychotherapy treatment interventions are available, mind-body interventions may be low-stigma options that can serve as effective alternatives. The goal of this review is to provide clinicians with an overview of high-quality studies for the most well researched mind-body interventions. This review involved a search of the primary literature, including meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs), that evaluated mind-body interventions for the treatment of anxiety disorders. When published evidence was limited, lower-quality studies were reviewed. Overall, data were limited on the efficacy of most mind-body modalities for anxiety disorders. The highest-quality data existed for yoga, mindfulness-based interventions, and applied relaxation for anxiety disorders. However, findings were sometimes inconsistent across studies, and some studies were limited by small sample sizes, poorly defined randomization and blinding procedures, and inadequate control groups. Although not enough data exist to recommend mind-body interventions as primary treatment options, they may be considered as part of a larger treatment plan given their relatively low levels of risk. Future steps for researchers include conducting additional RCTs with adequate control groups, comparing mind-body treatments with existing treatments, and examining long-term effects of mind-body interventions.
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- Shaheja S Bandealy
- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Psychiatry, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C
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Alp FY, Yucel SC. The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on the Comfort and Anxiety of Nursing Home Residents. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:2037-2050. [PMID: 32415423 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-020-01025-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nurses are increasingly using energy therapies such as therapeutic touch (TT) in many countries. This research aimed at finding out the effects of TT on comfort and anxiety of nursing home residents. This research is a quasi-experimental randomized control study which was conducted to investigate the impact of TT on the comfort and anxiety of older people living in a nursing home in İzmir, Turkey, between August 2015 and 2016. The sample of the study was formed from 60 older people who fitted the selection criteria, 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. Data were collected using a General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) and a Situational Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A statistically significant difference was found between the measurements of the TT and control groups. According to the results, TT reduces anxiety and increases the comfort level of older people (p < 0.05). Considering the positive results of TT on comfort levels and anxiety, it can be recommended as an independent nursing practice.
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Comparative Effectiveness of Pediatric Integrative Medicine: A Pragmatic Cluster-Controlled Trial. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8040311. [PMID: 33923869 PMCID: PMC8072575 DOI: 10.3390/children8040311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Symptoms of pain, nausea/vomiting, and anxiety (PNVA) are highly prevalent in pediatric inpatients. Poorly managed symptoms can lead to decreased compliance with care, and prolonged recovery times. Pharmacotherapy used to manage PNVA symptoms is of variable effectiveness and carries safety risks. Complementary therapies to manage these symptoms are gaining popularity due to their perceived benefits and low risk of harm. Pediatric integrative medicine (PIM) is the combination of complementary therapies with conventional medicine in pediatric populations. A two-arm, cluster-controlled, pragmatic clinical trial was carried out to compare the effectiveness of a PIM service in conjunction with usual care, versus usual care only to treat PNVA symptoms in hospitalized pediatric patients. The primary outcome was the improvement of PNVA symptom severity using a 10-point numerical rating scale. Participant enrollment occurred between January 2013 and January 2016. A total of 872 participants (usual care n = 497; PIM n = 375) were enrolled. The PIM therapies significantly reduced PNVA symptom severity (p < 0.001). This study found that a hospital-based PIM service is both safe and effective for alleviating PNVA symptoms. Future research should carry out this work in other pediatric inpatient divisions, and in other sites to determine the reproducibility of findings.
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Páramo-Cano T, Ortiz MI, Gómez-Busto FJ, Espinoza-Ramírez AL. Management of Procedural Pain in Children. Curr Pediatr Rev 2021; 17:288-328. [PMID: 33820520 DOI: 10.2174/1573396317666210405150526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In recent years, there has been increased interest in the study of pain in children and its treatment. It is known that when facing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures similar to those performed on adults, children either do not receive specific pain treatment or receive it on a significantly lower scale. However, recent research suggests a change in attitude and an improvement in the current treatment of children's pain. Although current knowledge demonstrates the falsity of many preconceived ideas about pain and its management, our results suggest that attitudinal change towards childhood pain remains slow and that real improvement in the training and practical application of the pediatrician who has to treat childhood pain is urgently needed. In this context, this manuscript has prepared standards and guidelines to improve pain management practices in a large number of national and international professional settings.
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- Tatjana Páramo-Cano
- Academic Area of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico., Dr. Eliseo Ramírez Ulloa 400, Col. Doctores, 42090, Pachuca, Hidalgo,Mexico
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- Academic Area of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico., Dr. Eliseo Ramírez Ulloa 400, Col. Doctores, 42090, Pachuca, Hidalgo,Mexico
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- Academic Area of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico., Dr. Eliseo Ramírez Ulloa 400, Col. Doctores, 42090, Pachuca, Hidalgo,Mexico
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- Academic Area of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico., Dr. Eliseo Ramírez Ulloa 400, Col. Doctores, 42090, Pachuca, Hidalgo,Mexico
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Pinar SE, Demirel G. The effect of therapeutic touch on labour pain, anxiety and childbirth attitude: A randomized controlled trial. Eur J Integr Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Health care organizations are responding to consumer demand by offering more complementary and integrative health services in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings. Nursing has long embraced energy-based modalities such as Reiki and has been at the forefront of introducing body, mind, and spirit healing practices into health care settings. This article describes how nurses can integrate Reiki into both their personal lives for self-care as well as their professional patient care practices. An overview of Reiki's integration into hospital systems is presented as well as Reiki's use with various patient populations. The status of Reiki research is discussed.
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More Americans are embracing complementary and integrative healing modalities such as Reiki to enhance the efficacy of allopathic medicine. It is important that nurses and other health care professionals be knowledgeable about these modalities. Reiki is a wellness practice that offers whole-person healing of body, mind, and spirit. The study of Reiki offers nurses an opportunity to care for themselves as well as create an optimal healing environment for their patients. This article offer nurses a comprehensive overview of the system of Reiki; it includes the core elements of Reiki, its history, Reiki training, and examples of its applications.
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Bağcı H, Çınar Yücel Ş. Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Sleep Quality in Elders Living at Nursing Homes. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2020; 59:1304-1318. [PMID: 31062207 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00831-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study was carried out to investigate the effect of therapeutic touch on sleep quality in the elderly people living in the nursing homes. The study is a randomized controlled experimental study (pretest-posttest control group). The sample of the research consisted of 25 elderly people. As a result of the study, although there was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the sleep quality of each group, no significant difference was found between the groups (p > 0.05). Therapeutic touch is an effective method of improving the sleep quality of the elders living at a nursing home.
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- Hazel Bağcı
- Department of Fundamentals Nursing, Ege University Nursing School, 35000, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Fundamentals Nursing, Ege University Nursing School, 35000, Izmir, Turkey
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Mayan M, Alvadj T, Punja S, Jou H, Wildgen S, Vohra S. Parents' experiences of an inpatient pediatric integrative medicine service for symptom management. Explore (NY) 2019; 15:415-418. [PMID: 31377302 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric integrative medicine (PIM) refers to the combination of treatments from conventional medicine and complementary therapies for which there is evidence of safety and effectiveness. As pediatric use of complementary therapies increases, it is important to determine parental views on the use of these therapies by their children. OBJECTIVE To describe parental experiences with a PIM service for management of pain, nausea/vomiting and anxiety in the context of an inpatient pediatric cardiology unit. DESIGN Telephone interviews were carried out with the parents of pediatric cardiology inpatients. The interviews focused on their and their child's experiences with the PIM service while in the hospital. Interviews were transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Data saturation was reached after nine interviews conducted during the period between June 2015 and January 2016. Parents self-reported that the PIM service was particularly helpful at alleviating symptoms of anxiety in their children. Moreover, because their children were more at ease, parents also felt less anxiety. CONCLUSION Pediatric integrative medicine as an adjunct to conventional care is seen as beneficial by parents of children admitted to a pediatric cardiology unit.
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- Maria Mayan
- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, T6G 2C8 Alberta, Canada
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- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, T6G 2C8 Alberta, Canada
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- Community University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, T6G 2C8 Alberta, Canada.
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OBJECTIVES To describe mind-body interventions used in the management of chronic cancer pain including their mechanisms of action, dosing, and delivery methods based on available evidence to date. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed publications. CONCLUSION Further high-quality research is needed to establish the effectiveness and mechanisms of actions for mind-body interventions in chronic cancer pain management. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Mind-body interventions for chronic cancer pain management are generally safe and well-accepted by individuals with cancer. Nurses need to be knowledgeable about these interventions to explain their level of effectiveness and any safety issues with patients.
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Billot M, Daycard M, Wood C, Tchalla A. Reiki therapy for pain, anxiety and quality of life. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2019; 9:434-438. [PMID: 30948444 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-001775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The use of complementary and alternative therapies is growing year after year, and Reiki therapy takes a place of choice. Reiki therapy, classed as a biofield energy therapy, raises the question of validity when applied to patients, especially in palliative care. The purpose of this review is to highlight the effects of Reiki therapy on pain, anxiety/depression and quality of life of patients, specifically in palliative care. The current article indicates that Reiki therapy is useful for relieving pain, decreasing anxiety/depression and improving quality of life in several conditions. Due to the small number of studies in palliative care, we were unable to clearly identify the benefits of Reiki therapy, but preliminary results tend to show some positive effects of Reiki therapy for the end-of-life population. These results should encourage teams working in palliative care to conduct more studies to determine the benefits of Reiki therapy on pain, anxiety/depression and quality of life in palliative care.
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- Maxime Billot
- Clinical Geriatric, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges, Limoges, France .,Faculty of Sport Sciences, Laboratoire HAVAE, Limoges, France
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- Centre de la douleur chronique, pôle clinique médicale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Clinical Geriatric, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges, Limoges, France.,Faculty of Sport Sciences, Laboratoire HAVAE, Limoges, France
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Zins S, Hooke MC, Gross CR. Reiki for Pain During Hemodialysis: A Feasibility and Instrument Evaluation Study. J Holist Nurs 2018; 37:148-162. [PMID: 30170509 DOI: 10.1177/0898010118797195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Pain is a problem for individuals undergoing hemodialysis. Renal disease, comorbidities, concurrent symptoms, and dialysis procedures pose barriers to adequate pain management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate feasibility, examine construct validity of The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive testing (CAT) instruments, and explore pain benefits of Reiki sessions conducted during hemodialysis. DESIGN A one group, repeated-measures design was used. METHOD Fifteen participants received Reiki for 20 minutes, twice a week for 4 weeks. Pain, fatigue, and depression were evaluated using established symptom scales and PROMIS CAT instruments. FINDINGS Participants reported general relaxation feelings with Reiki and acceptability of using a touch-screen device to respond to web-based measures. Although staff were initially reluctant to engage patients for Reiki, they reported Reiki did not interfere with workflow and thought Reiki could be integrated into the practice setting. Significant, strong correlations with established symptom scales support construct validity of PROMIS CAT instruments. There was a significant decrease in mean symptom scores after four weeks of Reiki. Effect size values suggest a range of practical significance. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest Reiki provides symptom relief for individuals receiving hemodialysis, and randomized clinical trials to establish Reiki's pain benefits in this population are warranted.
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Demir Doğan M. The effect of reiki on pain: A meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018; 31:384-387. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Vergo MT, Pinkson BM, Broglio K, Li Z, Tosteson TD. Immediate Symptom Relief After a First Session of Massage Therapy or Reiki in Hospitalized Patients: A 5-Year Clinical Experience from a Rural Academic Medical Center. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:801-808. [PMID: 29620922 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2017.0409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES There is an increasing demand for and use of alternative and complementary therapies, such as reiki and massage therapy, in hospital-based settings. Most controlled studies and practice-based reports include oncology and surgical patient populations; thus the effect in a more heterogeneous hospitalized patient population is hard to estimate. We examined the immediate symptom relief from a single reiki or massage session in a hospitalized population at a rural academic medical center. DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on demographic, clinical, process, and quality of life for hospitalized patients receiving massage therapy or reiki. SETTINGS/LOCATION A 396-bed rural academic and tertiary medical center in the United States. SUBJECTS Hospitalized patients requesting or referred to the healing arts team who received either a massage or reiki session and completed both a pre- and post-therapy symptom questionnaire. INTERVENTIONS First session of routine reiki or massage therapy during a hospital stay. OUTCOME MEASURES Differences between pre- and postsession patient-reported scores in pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being using an 11-point Likert scale. RESULTS Patients reported symptom relief with both reiki and massage therapy. Analysis of the reported data showed reiki improved fatigue (-2.06 vs. -1.55 p < 0.0001) and anxiety (-2.21 vs. -1.84 p < 0.001) statistically more than massage. Pain, nausea, depression, and well being changes were not statistically different between reiki and massage encounters. Immediate symptom relief was similar for cancer and noncancer patients for both reiki and massage therapy and did not vary based on age, gender, length of session, and baseline symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Reiki and massage clinically provide similar improvements in pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being while reiki improved fatigue and anxiety more than massage therapy in a heterogeneous hospitalized patient population. Controlled trials should be considered to validate the data.
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- Maxwell T Vergo
- 1 Section of Palliative Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.,2 Geisel School of Medicine , Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- 1 Section of Palliative Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- 1 Section of Palliative Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.,2 Geisel School of Medicine , Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- 3 Division of Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Data Science, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- 3 Division of Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Data Science, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Intensive care units are care centers where, in order to provide the maximum benefit to individuals whose life is in danger, many lifesaving technological tools and devices are present, and morbidity and mortality rates are high. In the intensive care unit, when classic treatments fail or become unbearable because of side effects, complementary methods have been suggested to be the best alternative. Complementary health approaches are methods that are used both for the continuation and the improvement of the well-being of an individual and as additions to medical treatments that are based on a holistic approach. These applications are especially helpful in the treatment of the stresses, anxieties, and other symptoms of unstable patients in the intensive care unit who do not tolerate traditional treatment methods well, increasing their psychological and physiological well-being, helping them sleep and rest. In intensive care patients, in order to decrease the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation, antiemetic and medicine needs, mechanical ventilation duration, and the intensity of the disease as well as to cope with symptoms such as pain, anxiety, physiological parameters, dyspnea, and sleep problems, body-mind interventions such as massage, reflexology, acupressure, aromatherapy, music therapy, energy therapies (healing touch, therapeutic touch, the Yakson method), and prayer are used as complementary health approaches.
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Ferraz GAR, Rodrigues MRK, Lima SAM, Lima MAF, Maia GL, Pilan CA, Omodei MS, Molina AC, El Dib R, Rudge MVC. Is reiki or prayer effective in relieving pain during hospitalization for cesarean? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. SAO PAULO MED J 2017; 135:123-132. [PMID: 28443949 PMCID: PMC9977345 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2016.0267031116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: This systematic review compared reiki and prayer with drug use for relieving pain during hospitalization for cesarean, given that the popularity of integrative medicine and spiritual healing has been increasing. It had the aim of evaluating whether reiki or prayer is effective in relieving pain during cesarean section. DESIGN AND SETTING: Systematic review with meta-analysis conducted at Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The following databases were searched up to March 2016: MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS and CENTRAL. Randomized controlled trials published in English or Portuguese were included in the review. Two reviewers independently screened eligible articles, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. A GRADE table was produced to evaluate the risk of bias. RESULTS: There was evidence with a high risk of bias showing a statistically significant decrease in pain score through use of reiki and prayer, in relation to the protocol group: mean difference = -1.68; 95% confidence interval: -1.92 to -1.43; P < 0.00001; I2 = 92%. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference in heart rate or systolic or diastolic blood pressure. CONCLUSION: Evidence with a high risk of bias suggested that reiki and prayer meditation might be associated with pain reduction.
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- Guilherme Augusto Rago Ferraz
- MSc. PhD’s Student, Postgraduate Program on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- MSc. PhD’s Student, Postgraduate Program on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- BA. Master’s Student, Postgraduate Program on Public Health, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- Undergraduate Nursing Student, Faculdade Marechal Rondon (FMR), São Manoel (SP), Brazil.
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- Undergraduate Medical Student, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil.
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- MD. Physician. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- PhD. Nurse, Botucatu Outpatient Clinics, Municipal Authority of Botucatu, Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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- PhD. Assistant Professor, Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), São José dos Campos (SP), Brazil, and Research collaborator, Institute of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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- MD, PhD. Titular Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu (SP), Brazil.
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Effects of Reiki on Pain, Anxiety, and Blood Pressure in Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement: A Pilot Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2017; 31:80-89. [PMID: 28181973 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This blinded, controlled pilot study investigated the effects of Reiki on 46 patients undergoing knee replacement surgery. Of the 3 groups, Reiki, Sham Reiki, and Standard of Care, only the Reiki group showed significant reductions in pain, blood pressure, respiration rate, and state anxiety, which provides evidence for a full-scale clinical study.
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Kurebayashi LFS, Turrini RNT, de Souza TPB, Takiguchi RS, Kuba G, Nagumo MT. Massage and Reiki used to reduce stress and anxiety: Randomized Clinical Trial. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2016; 24:e2834. [PMID: 27901219 PMCID: PMC5172615 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.1614.2834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of massage and reiki in the reduction of stress and anxiety in clients at the Institute for Integrated and Oriental Therapy in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Method clinical tests randomly done in parallel with an initial sample of 122 people divided into three groups: Massage + Rest (G1), Massage + Reiki (G2) and a Control group without intervention (G3). The Stress Systems list and the Trace State Anxiety Inventory were used to evaluate the groups at the start and after 8 sessions (1 month), during 2015. Results there were statistical differences (p = 0.000) according to the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) for the stress amongst the groups 2 and 3 (p = 0.014) with a 33% reductions and a Cohen of 0.78. In relation to anxiety-state, there was a reduction in the intervention groups compared with the control group (p < 0.01) with a 21% reduction in group 2 (Cohen of 1.18) and a 16% reduction for group 1 (Cohen of 1.14). Conclusion Massage + Reiki produced better results amongst the groups and the conclusion is for further studies to be done with the use of a placebo group to evaluate the impact of the technique separate from other techniques. RBR-42c8wp.
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- Leonice Fumiko Sato Kurebayashi
- Post-doctoral fellow, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo ,
São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Scholarship holder at Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal
de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil
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- Master's student, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de São
Paulo , São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Master's student, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo , São
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Vohra S, Schlegelmilch M, Jou H, Hartfield D, Mayan M, Ohinmaa A, Wilson B, Spavor M, Grundy P. Comparative effectiveness of pediatric integrative medicine as an adjunct to usual care for pediatric inpatients of a North American tertiary care centre: A study protocol for a pragmatic cluster controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2016; 5:12-18. [PMID: 29740618 PMCID: PMC5936744 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Some pediatric tertiary care centres in North America supplement conventional care with complementary therapies, together known as pediatric integrative medicine (PIM). Evidence to support the safety and efficacy of PIM is emerging, but the cost-effectiveness of an inpatient PIM service has yet to be assessed. Methods/Design This study is a pragmatic cluster controlled clinical trial. Usual care will be compared to usual care augmented with PIM in three pediatric divisions; oncology, general medicine, and cardiology at one large urban tertiary care Canadian Children's Hospital. The primary outcome of the feasibility study is enrolment; the primary outcome of the main study is cost-effectiveness. Other secondary outcomes include the prevalence and severity of key symptoms (i.e. pain, nausea/vomiting and anxiety), efficacy of PIM interventions, patient safety, and parent satisfaction. Discussion This trial will be the first to evaluate the comparative effectiveness, both clinical and cost, of a PIM inpatient service. The evidence from this study will be useful to families, clinicians and decision makers, and will describe the clinical and economic value of PIM services for pediatric patients admitted to hospital.
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- Sunita Vohra
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 1702 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 3-597 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada
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- Community-University Partnership, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, 2-281 Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Institute of Health Economics, 1200 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N4, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 3-516 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 3-529 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 3-469 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1C9, Canada
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Effects of Reiki on Pain and Vital Signs When Applied to the Incision Area of the Body After Cesarean Section Surgery. Holist Nurs Pract 2016; 30:368-378. [DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The effect of Reiki therapy on quality of life of patients with blood cancer: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Integr Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents. Psychiatry Res 2016; 239:325-30. [PMID: 27058159 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 02/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The main aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of two psychotherapeutic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a complementary medicine method Reiki, in reducing depression scores in adolescents. We recruited 188 adolescent patients who were 12-17 years old. Participants were randomly assigned to CBT, Reiki or wait-list. Depression scores were assessed before and after the 12 week interventions or wait-list. CBT showed a significantly greater decrease in Child Depression Inventory (CDI) scores across treatment than both Reiki (p<.001) and the wait-list control (p<.001). Reiki also showed greater decreases in CDI scores across treatment relative to the wait-list control condition (p=.031). The analyses indicated a significant interaction between gender, condition and change in CDI scores, such that male participants showed a smaller treatment effect for Reiki than did female participants. Both CBT and Reiki were effective in reducing the symptoms of depression over the treatment period, with effect for CBT greater than Reiki. These findings highlight the importance of early intervention for treatment of depression using both cognitive and complementary medicine approaches. However, research that tests complementary therapies over a follow-up period and against a placebo treatment is required.
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Jain S, Hammerschlag R, Mills P, Cohen L, Krieger R, Vieten C, Lutgendorf S. Clinical Studies of Biofield Therapies: Summary, Methodological Challenges, and Recommendations. Glob Adv Health Med 2015; 4:58-66. [PMID: 26665043 PMCID: PMC4654788 DOI: 10.7453/gahmj.2015.034.suppl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Biofield therapies are noninvasive therapies in which the practitioner explicitly works with a client's biofield (interacting fields of energy and information that surround living systems) to stimulate healing responses in patients. While the practice of biofield therapies has existed in Eastern and Western cultures for thousands of years, empirical research on the effectiveness of biofield therapies is still relatively nascent. In this article, we provide a summary of the state of the evidence for biofield therapies for a number of different clinical conditions. We note specific methodological issues for research in biofield therapies that need to be addressed (including practitioner-based, outcomes-based, and research design considerations), as well as provide a list of suggested next steps for biofield researchers to consider.
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- Shamini Jain
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego; and Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Diego; and Consciousness and Healing Initiative, San Diego (Dr Jain)
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- Consciousness and Healing Initiative, San Diego; and The Institute for Integrative Health, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Hammerschlag)
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego; and Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Diego; and Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Integrative Health, University of California, San Diego (Dr Mills)
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (Dr Cohen)
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- Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California (Dr Krieger)
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- Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California; and California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco (Dr Vieten)
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- Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California; and Departments of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Urology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa, Iowa City (Dr Lutgendorf)
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Demir M, Can G, Kelam A, Aydiner A. Effects of Distant Reiki On Pain, Anxiety and Fatigue in Oncology Patients in Turkey: A Pilot Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:4859-62. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.12.4859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Pain Manag Nurs 2015; 16:388-99. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2014.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 09/05/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Initiating a Reiki or CAM program in a healthcare organization--developing a business plan. Holist Nurs Pract 2015; 28:376-80. [PMID: 25314111 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services, such as Reiki, continue to be offered to consumers in many hospitals and other health care organizations. There is growing interest among nurses, doctors, and other health care providers for the integration of CAM therapies into traditional settings. Health care organizations are responding to this need but may not know how to start CAM programs. Starting a Reiki program in a health care setting must be envisioned in a business model approach. This article introduces nurses and other health care providers to the basic concepts of business plan development and important steps to follow when starting a Reiki or CAM program.
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BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression affect many people. Treatments do not have complete success and often require people to take drugs for long periods of time. Many people look for other treatments that may help. One of those is Reiki, a 2500 year old treatment described as a vibrational or subtle energy therapy, and is most commonly facilitated by light touch on or above the body. There have been reports of Reiki alleviating anxiety and depression, but no specific systematic review. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of Reiki for treating anxiety and depression in people aged 16 and over. SEARCH METHODS Search of the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL - all years), the Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Review Group's Specialised Register (CCDANCTR - all years), EMBASE, (1974 to November 2014), MEDLINE (1950 to November 2014), PsycINFO (1967 to November 2014) and AMED (1985 to November 2014). Additional searches were carried out on the World Health Organization Trials Portal (ICTRP) together with ClinicalTrials.gov to identify any ongoing or unpublished studies. All searches were up to date as of 4 November 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials in adults with anxiety or depression or both, with at least one arm treated with Reiki delivered by a trained Reiki practitioner. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The two authors independently decided on inclusion/exclusion of studies and extracted data. A prior analysis plan had been specified but was not needed as the data were too sparse. MAIN RESULTS We found three studies for inclusion in the review. One recruited males with a biopsy-proven diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer who were not receiving chemotherapy and had elected to receive external-beam radiation therapy; the second study recruited community-living participants who were aged 55 years and older; the third study recruited university students.These studies included subgroups with anxiety and depression as defined by symptom scores and provided data separately for those subgroups. As this included only 25 people with anxiety and 17 with depression and 20 more with either anxiety or depression, but which was not specified, the results could only be reported narratively. They show no evidence that Reiki is either beneficial or harmful in this population. The risk of bias for the included studies was generally rated as unclear or high for most domains, which reduces the certainty of the evidence. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence to say whether or not Reiki is useful for people over 16 years of age with anxiety or depression or both.
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- Dunedin School of Medicine, University of OtagoDepartment of Preventive & Social MedicinePO Box 913DunedinNew Zealand9054
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Thrane S, Cohen SM. Effect of Reiki therapy on pain and anxiety in adults: an in-depth literature review of randomized trials with effect size calculations. Pain Manag Nurs 2014; 15:897-908. [PMID: 24582620 PMCID: PMC4147026 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2013.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The objective of this study was to calculate the effect of Reiki therapy for pain and anxiety in randomized clinical trials. A systematic search of PubMed, ProQuest, Cochrane, PsychInfo, CINAHL, Web of Science, Global Health, and Medline databases was conducted using the search terms pain, anxiety, and Reiki. The Center for Reiki Research also was examined for articles. Studies that used randomization and a control or usual care group, used Reiki therapy in one arm of the study, were published in 2000 or later in peer-reviewed journals in English, and measured pain or anxiety were included. After removing duplicates, 49 articles were examined and 12 articles received full review. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria: four articles studied cancer patients, one examined post-surgical patients, and two analyzed community dwelling older adults. Effect sizes were calculated for all studies using Cohen's d statistic. Effect sizes for within group differences ranged from d = 0.24 for decrease in anxiety in women undergoing breast biopsy to d = 2.08 for decreased pain in community dwelling adults. The between group differences ranged from d = 0.32 for decrease of pain in a Reiki versus rest intervention for cancer patients to d = 4.5 for decrease in pain in community dwelling adults. Although the number of studies is limited, based on the size Cohen's d statistics calculated in this review, there is evidence to suggest that Reiki therapy may be effective for pain and anxiety. Continued research using Reiki therapy with larger sample sizes, consistently randomized groups, and standardized treatment protocols is recommended.
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- Susan Thrane
- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Research in Cancer Survivorship, Supported by NINR (TNR011972A), 3500 Victoria Street, Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, 3500 Victoria Street, Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Gonella S, Garrino L, Dimonte V. Biofield therapies and cancer-related symptoms: a review. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2014; 18:568-76. [PMID: 25253110 DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.568-576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patients with cancer can experience several treatment-related symptoms, and conventional care focuses primarily on cure and survival without a holistic approach to disease. Subsequently, an increasing number of patients are accustomed to complementary modalities to improve well-being. Biofield therapies (BTs) are complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities based on the philosophy that humans have an energetic dimension. Physical and psychological symptoms may cause imbalance, and BTs are believed to balance disturbance in the energy field. This article provides a study review of the main BTs (i.e., therapeutic touch, healing touch, and Reiki) in the treatment of cancer-related symptoms. Although BTs are among the most ancient healing practices, data on their effectiveness are poor and additional multicenter research with larger samples are necessary. BTs may eventually become an autonomous field of nursing activity and allow professionals to build a relationship with the patient, thereby improving motivation. The idea that this method can be self-managed and may effectively reduce pain for patients with cancer can improve satisfaction challenges experienced by the current healthcare system.
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Linda Baldwin A, Fullmer K, Schwartz GE. Comparison of physical therapy with energy healing for improving range of motion in subjects with restricted shoulder mobility. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2013; 2013:329731. [PMID: 24327820 PMCID: PMC3847956 DOI: 10.1155/2013/329731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2013] [Accepted: 10/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Two forms of energy healing, Reconnective Healing (RH) and Reiki, which involve light or no touch, were tested for efficacy against physical therapy (PT) for increasing limited range of motion (ROM) of arm elevation in the scapular plane. Participants were assigned to one of 5 groups: PT, Reiki, RH, Sham Healing, or no treatment. Except for no treatment, participants were blinded as to grouping. Range of Motion, self-reported pain, and heart rate variability (HRV) were assessed before and after a 10-minute session. On average, for PT, Reiki, RH, Sham Healing, and no treatment, respectively, ROM increased by 12°, 20°, 26°, 0.6°, and 3° and pain score decreased by 11.5%, 10.1%, 23.9%, 15.4%, and 0%. Physical therapy, Reiki, and RH were more effective than Sham Healing for increasing ROM (PT: F = 8.05, P = 0.008; Reiki: F = 10.48, P = 0.003; RH: F = 30.19, P < 0.001). It is possible that this improvement was not mediated by myofascial release because the subjects' HRV did not change, suggesting no significant increase in vagal activity. Sham treatment significantly reduced pain compared to no treatment (F = 8.4, P = 0.007) and was just as effective as PT, Reiki, and RH. It is the authors' opinion that the accompanying pain relief is a placebo effect.
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- Ann Linda Baldwin
- Laboratory for the Advances in Consciousness and Health, Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0068, USA
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724-5051, USA
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724-5051, USA
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- Laboratory for the Advances in Consciousness and Health, Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0068, USA
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Fleisher KA, Mackenzie ER, Frankel ES, Seluzicki C, Casarett D, Mao JJ. Integrative Reiki for Cancer Patients. Integr Cancer Ther 2013; 13:62-7. [DOI: 10.1177/1534735413503547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective. This mixed methods study sought to evaluate the outcomes of an integrative Reiki volunteer program in an academic medical oncology center setting. Method. We used de-identified program evaluation data to perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses of participants’ experiences of Reiki sessions. The quantitative data were collected pre- and postsession using a modified version of the distress thermometer. The pre- and postsession data from the distress assessment were analyzed using a paired Student’s t test. The qualitative data were derived from written responses to open-ended questions asked after each Reiki session and were analyzed for key words and recurring themes. Results. Of the 213 pre–post surveys of first-time sessions in the evaluation period, we observed a more than 50% decrease in self-reported distress (from 3.80 to 1.55), anxiety (from 4.05 to 1.44), depression (from 2.54 to 1.10), pain (from 2.58 to 1.21), and fatigue (from 4.80 to 2.30) with P < .001 for all. Using conservative estimates that treat missing data as not endorsing Reiki, we found 176 (82.6%) of participants liked the Reiki session, 176 (82.6%) found the Reiki session helpful, 157 (73.7%) plan to continue using Reiki, and 175 (82.2%) would recommend Reiki to others. Qualitative analyses found that individuals reported that Reiki induced relaxation and enhanced spiritual well-being. Conclusions. An integrative Reiki volunteer program shows promise as a component of supportive care for cancer patients. More research is needed to evaluate and understand the impact that Reiki may have for patients, caregivers, and staff whose lives have been affected by cancer.
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Demir M, Can G, Celek E. Effect of Reiki on Symptom Management in Oncology. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2013; 14:4931-3. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.8.4931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Kundu A, Dolan-Oves R, Dimmers MA, Towle CB, Doorenbos AZ. Reiki training for caregivers of hospitalized pediatric patients: a pilot program. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2012; 19:50-4. [PMID: 23337565 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Revised: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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To explore the feasibility of a Reiki therapy-training program for the caregivers of pediatric medical or oncology inpatients, at a large pediatric hospital, a series of Reiki training classes were offered by a Reiki Master. At completion of the training, an interview was conducted to elicit participant's feedback regarding the effectiveness and feasibility of the training program. Seventeen of the 18 families agreed to participate. Most families (65%) attended three Reiki training sessions, reporting that Reiki benefitted their child by improving their comfort (76%), providing relaxation (88%), and pain relief (41%). All caregivers identified becoming an active participant in their child's care as a major gain from participation in the Reiki training. A hospital-based Reiki training program for caregivers of hospitalized pediatric patients is feasible and can positively impact patients and their families. More rigorous research regarding the benefits of Reiki in the pediatric population is needed.
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- Anjana Kundu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA, United States.
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OBJECTIVES To review the published research related to the interventions of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Healing Touch representing energy therapies in relation to oncology nursing. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed literature. CONCLUSION There is growing evidence that energy therapies have a positive effect on symptoms associated with cancer. While there is need for further research, it is clear that an appreciation for the value of research methods beyond the randomized control trial is important. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Energy therapies offer additional strategies for oncology nurses providing integrated nursing care to alleviate suffering and symptom distress of patients with cancer.
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Introduction for "Reiki at University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, a magnet hospital": Mega R. Mease is interviewed by William Lee Rand. Holist Nurs Pract 2012; 25:231-2. [PMID: 21832926 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0b013e31822a8611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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There is a sustained interest in the use of Reiki among US consumers and health care providers and lay practitioners alike. As a result, hospitals and other health care institutions are incorporating Reiki into patient care services toward the promotion of caring-healing environments. Variations in hospital-based program structures with Reiki are possible and can enhance the use of Reiki into traditional care settings.
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Managing osteoarthritis: comparisons of chair yoga, Reiki, and education (pilot study). Holist Nurs Pract 2012; 25:316-26. [PMID: 22015342 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0b013e318232c5f9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this pilot study was to determine whether chair yoga and Reiki affect pain, depressive mood, and physical function compared with an educational program for older adults with osteoarthritis. Findings showed significant relationships only between physical function and chair yoga. In focus group interviews, participants expressed feelings of improved health and well-being after the yoga intervention. The major limitation of this study was the small sample size.
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