Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women through Integrative Medicine

Armstrong, Hallie; Study, Kylie; Zador, Veronica; Peters, Kenneth M.; Patricolo, Gail Elliott

doi:10.7257/1053-816x.2019.39.1.7

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“…Previous studies support Reiki's potential as part of IC to support both chronic illness and mental health [ 4 , 5 ] and in particular to enhance compassionate care in medical settings [ 6 , 7 ] and to meet the increased demand for complementary therapies [ 1 ].…”

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“…Practitioners also used the time during the lockdown to build their own resilience by setting a new meaning in their life through self-reflection, self-care and personal development to transform the adversity of the virus into opportunities to support themselves and others [ 4 ]. Ref.…”

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“…Ref. [ 4 ] also found themes of resilience and using opportunities for personal growth among health and social care professionals during the pandemic. Studies support reiki as a self-care technique and for personal growth [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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“…Reiki practitioners often work in private practice but as part of IC, hospitals and hospices increasingly have complementary health practitioners, often including Reiki practitioners, most commonly in oncology departments supporting cancer patients, but also in Perioperative Integrative Care [ 3 ]. Reiki as part of IC has been viewed positively [ 4 , 5 ] and also has benefits for those practicing it. For example, medical clinicians trained in diverse complementary therapies, including Reiki, experienced an increased sense of self-efficacy and confidence in offering compassionate care and using nonpharmacological therapies [ 6 ].…”

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Reiki practitioners’ perceptions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experience, practice and future of Reiki

Abdurahman

Payne

2022

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Objectives This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experience, practice and future of Reiki in the UK, including the personal impact of the pandemic on practitioners and their work, practitioner perceptions of the future of the profession and Reiki delivery, and practitioner experiences and views of distant Reiki in comparison to hands on or near the body treatments. Method A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was carried out with 10 Reiki practitioners. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Three themes were identified: adapting and growing with the challenges of COVID-19, Reiki for individual and community resilience, and moving from the mainstream hands on to lesser known distant Reiki. Conclusion While the COVID-19 pandemic personally impacted Reiki practitioners, they focused on turning adversity into opportunity, to overcome a sense of disconnectedness and social isolation, by providing social support and promoting individual and community resilience. Practitioners focused on self-care, personal development and reaching out to the community. Personal Protective Equipment was perceived as necessary for infection control but a potential barrier to the client's experience of Reiki. They saw value in adapting their practice as part of the future of the profession by utilising new technology and distant Reiki healing, but were clear this could not replace in person contact.

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