The Effect of Reiki Application on Stress and Anxiety Levels
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of reiki practice on stress and anxiety levels in nurses.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Detailed Description
It was a randomized controlled trial. Reiki was applied to the participants in the experimental group twice a week for two weeks. No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Experimental Participants received reiki application for 4 weeks. |
Other: Reiki attempt
Four reiki sessions were applied twice a week, on the same days of the week, lasting 25-35 minutes each.
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| No Intervention: Control No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Introductory Questionnaire [Baseline]
The introductory questionnaire created for descriptive expressions This questionnaire was prepared by the researchers in line with the literature and comprised questions about the age, gender, marital status, education level, unit, length of work, and job satisfaction of patients.
- Perceived Stress Scale [Change from Baseline Stress at 2 week]
This scale used to measure perceived stress. Perceived stress scale was used to determine the stress of the participants. The scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, ranging from "never (0)" to "very often (4)". The scale consists of 2 subscales: low self-esteem perception (items 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13) and stress/discomfort perception (1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14). The total score on the scale ranges from 0 to 56. The high score indicates the excess of the individual perception of stress.
- Beck Anxiety Inventory [Change from Baseline Anxiety at 2 week]
This scale used to determine the level of anxiety Beck Anxiety Inventory was used to determine the anxiety of the participants. The scale consists of 21 items. It is a 4-point Likert-type scale and includes "not at all", "mildly", "moderately", and "severely" options. It is in the range of 0-63 points, 8-15 points indicate low stress, 16-25 points moderate, and 26-63 points indicate high anxiety. A high score implies an excess of perception of stress by individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Volunteer nurses were included in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
- Nurses, who had previous reiki experience and did not agree to participate in the study, were excluded
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siirt University | Siirt | Turkey | 56100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Siirt University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
None provided.- Siirt University