Research completed on Reiki

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Given my background in healthcare, I initially struggled to understand Reiki from a logical standpoint. My training emphasized medical processes and a logical approach to healing. Reiki, however, does not fit into this conventional framework, which is one of its strengths.

Despite its unconventional nature, I can attest to Reiki's effectiveness. It has had a positive impact on many of the individuals I've worked with, and I incorporate it into my daily self-care routine. Reiki is a beautiful healing modality that has the potential to ease health anxiety and promote well-being.

I envision a future where Reiki is integrated into hospitals worldwide, bringing together the best of Western and Eastern healing practices. Collaboration between these approaches is key to enhancing patient care and overall health outcomes.

RESEARCH

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Assefi, N., Bogart, A., Goldberg, J., & Buchwald, D. (2008). Reiki for the treatment of fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14(9), 1115-1122.

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Baldwin, A., Vitale, A., Brownell, E., Scicinski, J., Kearns, M., & Rand, W. (2010). The touchstone process: An ongoing critical evaluation of Reiki in the scientific literature. Holistic Nursing Practice, 24(5), 260-276.

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Baldwin, A.L., Wagers, C., & Schwartz, G. (2008). Reiki improves heart rate homeostasis in laboratory rats. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14(4), 417-422.

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Bossi, L.M., Ott, M.J., DeCristofaro, S. (2008). Reiki as a clinical intervention in oncology nursing practice. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 12(3), 489-94. 

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Bowden, D., Goddard, L., & Gruzeliei (2011). Reiki reduces anxiety, depression. Massage Magazine, 184, 77.

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Burden B, Herron-Marx S, Clifford C. The increasing use of reiki as a complementary therapy in specialist palliative care. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2005 May;11(5):248-53. doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2005.11.5.248. PMID: 15944500.

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Brathovde, A. (2006). A pilot study: Reiki for self-care of nurses and healthcare providers. Holistic Nursing Practice, 20(2), 95-101.

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Caitlin, A. & Taylor-Ford, R. (2011). Investigation of standard care versus sham Reiki placebo versus actual Reiki therapy to enhance comfort and well-being in a chemotherapy infusion center. Oncology Nursing Forum, 38(3), online exclusive article.

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Cuneo, C.L., Cooper, C., Drew, C.S., Naoum-Heffernan, C., Sherman, T., Walz, K., & Weinberg, J. (2011). The effect of Reiki on work-related stress of the registered nurse. The Journal of Holistic Nursing, 29(1), 33-43.

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Diaz-Rodriguez, L., Arroyo-Morales, M, Fernandez-de-las-Penaz, C., Garcia-Royo, C., & Tomas-Rojas, I. (2011). Immediate effects of Reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout. Biological Research for Nursing, 13(4), 376-382.

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Engebretson J., Wardell, D. (2002). Experience of a Reiki Session. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 8,48-53.

Guyton, A.C., Hall, J.E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology, 10th ed. Saunders, p. 3

Hulse, R.S., Stuart-Shore, & Russo, J. (2010), Endoscopic procedure with a modified Reiki intervention: A pilot study. Gastroenterology Nursing, 33(1),20-26.

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Jain, S., & Mills, P.J. (2009). Biofield therapies: Helpful or full of hype? A best evidence synthesis. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 17(1), 1-16.

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Joyce, J. & Herbison, G.P. (2009). Reiki treatment for psychological symptoms [Intervention Protocol]. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4.

Kryac, E. & Vitale, A. (2011). Reiki and its journey into a hospital setting. Holistic Nursing Practice. 25(5), 238-245.

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Lee, M.S., Pittler, M.H., & Ernst, E. (2008). Effects of Reiki in clinical practice: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 62(6), 947-954.

Nilay Bektas Akpinar, Ulviye Özcan Yüce, Gizem Cansız, Dilek Yurtsever, Cemaynur Özkanat, Unal, N., Cengiz Sabanoglu, Özlem Altınbas Akkas, & Sabire Yurtsever. (2024). Is Reiki effective in reducing heart rhythm, cortisol and anxiety and improving biochemical parameters in individuals with cardiac disesase? Randomized placebo-controlled trial. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvae051

Şişman, H., & Arslan, S. (2022). The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Fear, Pain, and Oxygen Saturation in Abdominal Surgery Patients; A Randomized Controlled Trial. EXPLORE, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2022.11.005

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