JOURNAL ARTICLE

Is Reiki effective in reducing heart rhythm, cortisol levels, and anxiety and improving biochemical parameters in individuals with cardiac disease? Randomized placebo-controlled trial.

  • Published In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2024, v. 23, n. 7. P. 771 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Akpinar, Nilay Bektas; Yüce, Ulviye Ozcan; Cansız, Gizem; Yurtsever, Dilek; Özkanat, Cemaynur; Unal, Nursemin; Sabanoglu, Cengiz; Akkas, Özlem Altınbas; Yurtsever, Sabire 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study examining the effects of Reiki therapy on patients with cardiac diseases, specifically assessing heart rhythm, biochemical parameters, cortisol levels, and anxiety. The study found that Reiki significantly reduced blood cortisol levels and anxiety, as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory, compared to sham Reiki and control groups, while no significant changes were observed in heart rhythm or key biochemical markers such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The findings suggest that Reiki may serve as a complementary nursing practice to alleviate stress-related biomarkers and anxiety in cardiac patients, although the study’s short duration, single-center design, and limited sample diversity may affect generalizability.

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2024/10, Vol. 23, Issue 7, p771
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1474-5151
  • DOI:10.1093/eurjcn/zvae051
  • Accession Number:180861694
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