A phase II trial of reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients

Olson, Kärin; Hanson, John; Michaud, M.

doi:10.1016/s0885-3924(03)00334-8

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“…Moreover, the adverse effects of different drugs motivate the search for new approaches that might assist in the appropriate management of pain in this population, since this experience directly affects the quality of life, often leading to disability (10)(11) . Accordingly, non-pharmacological therapies such as acupuncture, light therapy with infrared monochrome laser therapy of low intensity, percutaneous electrical nerve transmission, reike, and electromagnetic stimulation (FREMS) have been used (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19) . However, there is no consensus on the use of these therapies, as effective remedy for the treatment of PDN.…”

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Terapias não farmacológicas no alívio da dor neuropática diabética: uma revisão bibliográfica

et al. 2011

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Painful diabetic neuropathy is characterized by intense pain. The objective was to conduct a literature review regarding the pharmacologic therapies used to relieve that pain. A literature search was conducted of six (6) data sources, in the last 12 years (1998 to 2010) using the keywords: diabetes, diabetes, painful neuropathy, neuropathic pain, treatment, and other similar terms. Thirteen articles were selected that addressed the use of acupuncture, reiki, photic stimulation, electromagnetic stimulation of neural electrical stimulation, laser therapy. The nonpharmacological therapies are being used to alleviate diabetic neuropathic pain, however, there is no consensus about the effectiveness of such treatment in reducing this pain. The knowledge base on the subject is scarce, especially in Brazil. Keywords: Diabetic neuropathies; Diabetes mellitus; Pain;Therapeutics RESUMOA neuropatia diabética dolorosa caracteriza-se pela dor de difícil controle. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a produção bibliográfica a respeito das terapias não farmacológicas utilizadas no alívio dessa dor. Pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio de seis (6) fontes de dados, nos últimos 12 anos (1998 a 2010), utilizando os descritores diabetes, diabetes mellitus, neuropatia dolorosa, dor neuropática, tratamento e similares. Foram selecionados 13 artigos, que abordaram o uso de acupuntura, reike, fotoestimulação, estimulação eletromagnética neural, estimulação elétrica, terapia a laser. As terapias não farmacológicas estão sendo utilizadas com o propósito de aliviar a dor neuropática diabética, no entanto, ainda não há consenso sobre a eficiência desse tipo de tratamento na redução dessa dor. A produção de conhecimento sobre a temática é escassa, especialmente, no Brasil. Descritores: Neuropatias diabéticas; Diabetes mellitus; Dor; Terapêutica RESUMENLa neuropatía diabética dolorosa se caracteriza por el dolor de difícil control. El objetivo del estudo fue analizar la producción bibliográfica respecto a las terapias no farmacológicas utilizadas en el alivio de ese dolor. Se trata de una investigación bibliográfica, por medio de seis (6) fuentes de datos, en los últimos 12 años (1998 a 2010), utilizando los descriptores diabetes, diabetes mellitus, neuropatía dolorosa, dolor neuropático, tratamiento y similares. Fueron seleccionados 13 artículos, que abordaron el uso de acupuntura, reike, fotoestimulación, estimulación electromagnética neural, estimulación eléctrica, terapia con laser. Las terapias no farmacológicas están siendo utilizadas con el propósito de aliviar el dolor neuropático diabético, mientras tanto, aun no hay consenso sobre la eficiencia de ese tipo de tratamiento en la reducción de ese dolor. La producción de conocimiento sobre la temática es escasa, especialmente, en el Brasil.

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Terapias não farmacológicas no alívio da dor neuropática diabética: uma revisão bibliográfica

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“…This article shows the effects of reiki with symptom which the cancer patients suffered. Olson et al (2003) included twenty-five adults receiving palliative care for a pain rating greater than or equal to 3 on a 10-point VAS scale and requiring two to five breakthrough dosages of analgesia during the day were included in the study. Reiki treatment; participants also recorded use of analgesic medications in a daily diary.…”

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“…A significant reduction in pain was reported on Days 1 and 4 by the opioid plus Reiki group and reported significant psychological improvement. Patients had been advised to continue their pain medications even if they felt better (Olson et al, 2003).…”

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Effect of Reiki on Symptom Management in Oncology

Demir¹,

Can²,

Celek³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Reiki is a form of energy therapy in which the therapist, with or without light touch, is believed to access universal energy sources that can strengthen the body's ability to heal itself, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain and stress. There is currently no licensing for Reiki nor, given its apparent low risk, is there likely to be. Reiki appears to be generally safe, and serious adverse effects have not been reported. So in this article provides coverage of how to use Reiki in oncology services.

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“…The uncontrolled studies found improvements in mixed chronic pain symptoms [38] and pain related to human immunodeficiency virus [39]. In the only controlled trial, Reiki showed modest evidence for shortterm reduction of cancer pain [40]. To summarize, little evidence from controlled trials currently supports the use of Reiki for pain.…”

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Efficacy of selected complementary and alternative medicine interventions for chronic pain

Tan

Craine

Bair³

et al. 2007

JRRD

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Abstract-Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)is a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, therapies, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine. This article provides an up-to-date review of the efficacy of selected CAM modalities in the management of chronic pain. Findings are presented according to the classification system developed by the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (formerly Office of Alternative Medicine) and are grouped into four domains: biologically based medicine, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based medicine, and mind-body medicine. Homeopathy and acupuncture are discussed separately as "whole or professionalized CAM practices." Based on the guidelines of the Clinical Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association, findings indicate that some CAM modalities have a solid track record of efficacy, whereas others are promising but require additional research. The article concludes with recommendations to pain practitioners.

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A phase II trial of reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients

Cited by 141 publications

References 7 publications

Terapias não farmacológicas no alívio da dor neuropática diabética: uma revisão bibliográfica

Terapias não farmacológicas no alívio da dor neuropática diabética: uma revisão bibliográfica

Effect of Reiki on Symptom Management in Oncology

Efficacy of selected complementary and alternative medicine interventions for chronic pain

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