Development of a Hospital Reiki Training Program

Holistic Nursing Practice, 2011

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.

www.ijhc.org, 2022

Define the elements needed in training and curriculum for the development of a Reiki practitioner. Materials and Methods: Brief interviews were done with community members. A literature review was then undertaken of over 50 books that are focused on training Reiki. Sixteen training manuals, including the original manuals created by Usui (which had been changed into book form) and 10 journal articles on training, were reviewed. Commonalities in training topics were identified. A second review was done to determine areas that are commonly or frequently missing from training programs that are appropriate to this community and often taught in health care settings.

American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2012

Reiki is a system of natural healing techniques administered by laying of hands and transferring energy from the Reiki practitioner to the recipient. We investigated the role of Reiki in the management of anxiety, pain and global wellness in cancer patients. Building on the results of a pilot project conducted between 2003 and 2005 by a volunteer association at our

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2021

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidences of the use of Reiki as a care strategy to people in mental suffering. Methods: Integrative review in the databases PubMed, Scielo, Web of Science, and BVS. The study included articles in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with no time restriction, which answer to the guiding question that was created in accordance to the PICo strategy: “What are the scientific evidences on the use of Reiki as a care strategy to people in mental suffering?” Gray literature was not considered. Results: Ten articles made up the final sample. The use of the Reiki therapy had benefits as a strategy to care for stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, pain relief, and quality of life improvements, whether the therapy was used isolated or to complement other treatments. Conclusion: The development of the competence of nurses and other health professionals in the use of Reiki can contribute to improve the quality standards of care.

Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2013

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.

Creative Nursing, 2010

Reiki and other energy modalities are included in the scope of nursing standards in many states and could address issues of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Nurses are increasingly vulnerable to these conditions; Reiki could assist them in healing themselves and helping others.

2008

2008

The use of complementary and alternative therapies by HIV positive people is on the increasing around the world. Reiki, Usui's natural healing system, is one of the most significant complementary therapies, but less implemented by PLWHA. The objective of this action research was to develop Therapeutic Nursing Model for Reiki (TNMR) to enhance living in harmony with HIV/AIDS. Participants were 10 voluntary person living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) following the inclusion criteria. The action research processes were implemented to develop the model. Data was collected by in-depth interviews, symptom self-report, taking human chakra and aura photo, participatory observation and writing field notes. Methodological content analysis and critical reflection were used to analyze data. The findings revealed that PLWHAs empowered themselves from disharmonious living to create a more harmonious way of living and a positive way of dealing with their conditions. The TNMR composed of five core components; Reiki healing system, harmonious nurse, and PLWHA, nurse-PLWHA interactions, and influencing factors. Nurse's strategies for enhancing harmonious living with HIV/AIDS include 1) holistic assessment, 2) introducing and providing Reiki experience, 3) training and couching, 4) vi empowering for continuous use, 5) observing and reflecting, and 6) fostering for sustainable use. PLWHA transformed themselves from disharmonious living to being harmonious persons. The six main steps of their journeys included 1) body-mind disharmony, 2) from uncertainty to confidence, 3) training and practicing Reiki, 4) realizing positive outcomes, 5) integrating Reiki practice in daily lives, and 6) gaining wisdom. The results from each step include 1) body-mind suffering, but hope still exist then seeking mastery to overcome disharmony, 2) perhaps Reiki can be a choice for harmonious living, 3) PLWHA is the adult learner, 4) experience initial benefits of self-Reiki, 5) two pathways of gaining wisdom, and 6) body-mind comfort with meaningful living. Factors influenced the transformation were PLWHA's beliefs, socioeconomic conditions, and supporting persons. The result has shown that Therapeutic Nursing Model for Reiki (TNMR) becomes an effective guideline for nurses and this involves a process of enhancing bio-psychosocial-spiritual well-being which in turn leads to harmonious living. Nurses play independent roles in helping the infected person living in harmony with HIV/AIDS.

Alternative therapies in health and medicine

Reiki is a vibrational, or subtle energy, therapy most commonly facilitated by light touch, which is believed to balance the biofield and strengthen the body&#39;s ability to heal itself. Although systematic study of efficacy is scant thus far, Reiki is increasingly used as an adjunct to conventional medical care, both in and out of hospital settings. This article will describe the practice and review the history and theory of Reiki, giving readers a context for the growing popularity of this healing modality. Programs that incorporate Reiki into the clinical setting will be discussed, as well as important considerations in setting up such a program. Finally, the research literature to date on Reiki will be reviewed and evaluated, and directions for future Reiki research will be suggested.