REIKI SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Sample of scientific literature documenting the effectiveness of Reiki
A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health.
Randomized Control Trial
N. Dyer, A. Baldwin, W. Rand
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Published Online: 16 Dec 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0022
Conclusions: The results from this large-scale multisite effectiveness trial suggest that a single session of Reiki improves multiple variables related to physical and psychological health.
“REIKI AS AN INTERVENTION IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL AND REHABILITATION-Almost a decade of experience”
2005 6 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: The Windana Society in Melbourne offers supportive, holistic care for clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms from a range of substances. Since September 1992, Reiki has been used as a modality in the Windana drug and alcohol program, with considerable success.
EFFECTS OF REIKI ON PAIN AND SELECTED AFFECTIVE AND PERSONALITY VARIABLES OF CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENTS
Randomized Control Trial
L. Dressen, S. Singg
1998 59 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: The Reiki Group received ten sessions of Reiki. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Group received ten sessions of relaxation therapy. Control Group received no treatment. Placebo Group received ten sessions of false-Reiki. Statistical analysis led to the following conclusions: (1) Reiki is an effective modality for reducing pain, depression, and anxiety. (2) Reiki is effective in enhancing desirable changes in personality and strengthening the faith in God. (3) Gains made by Reiki tend to persist over longer periods of time. 4) Attunement seems to be a viral part in Reiki training. (5) Chronically ill patients experiencing stress and pain tend to be receptive to Reiki.
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The effect of reiki on pain: A meta-analysis.
Meta-Analysis
Melike Demir DoÄŸan
Complementary therapies in clinical practice
2018 22 Citations
Semantic Scholar
DOI
The result obtained after the final Reiki application was evaluated in VAS pain score. When Reiki (n = 104) group was compared with control group (n = 108), standardized mean difference was observed to be -0.927 (95% CI: -1.867 to 0.0124). Reiki was observed to cause a statistically significant decrease in VAS score.
Conclusions: Consequently, this meta-analysis revealed that Reiki was an effective approach in relieving pain.
A Randomised Controlled Single-Blind Trial of the Efficacy of Reiki at Benefitting Mood and Well-Being
Randomized Control Trial
D. Bowden, L. Goddard, J. Gruzelier
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2011 37 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions : Considering our two controlled studies as a whole the benefits for symptoms of illness and the replicable benefits for mood should encourage further investigation.
The Effect of Reiki on Work-Related Stress of the Registered Nurse
Charlotte L Cuneo, Maureen R Curtis Cooper, Carolyn S Drew, Christine Naoum-Heffernan, Tricia Sherman, K. Walz, J. Weinberg
Journal of Holistic Nursing
2011 59 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
An Evaluation of the Subjective Experience of Receiving Reiki: Qualitative Results from a Pragmatic Effectiveness Study.
Randomized Control Trial
N. Dyer, Akleema Ali, A. Baldwin, Sarah Kowalski, W. Rand
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
2022 0 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: The findings from this study suggest that Reiki can elicit the relaxation response and alter emotions and perception in such a way as to facilitate a transformative subjective healing experience. Future work will analyze these themes as they relate to changes in symptoms and compare the experience of Reiki with other biofield therapies.
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Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress.
Randomized Control Trial
Adina Goldman Shore
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
2004 80 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Upon completion of treatment, there was a significant reduction in symptoms of psychological distress in treatment groups as compared with controls (P < .05; Eta square ranging from .09-.18), and these differences continued to be present 1 year later (P < .05; Eta square ranging from .12-.44).