The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki applications on pain, fatigue, and quality of life in adolescents with dysmenorrhea. There were 38 patients in the Reiki group and 37 in the placebo-controlled group. Reiki was found to be effective on pain and fatigue in adolescents with dysmenorrhea but with no effect on the quality of life.

The Effect of Reiki Intervention on Fatigue and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients

“…Reiki to be effective in the management of multiple symptoms. 8,9,14 These effects support a reduction in symptoms and an increase in the quality of life of patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Reiki on fatigue and anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients.…”

“…It was determined in a study conducted with adolescents with dysmenorrhea that the Reiki intervention resulted in a decrease in general fatigue levels. 9 A different study wherein fatigue was studied also reported that Reiki application was effective in lowering fatigue levels. 22 Other studies with different samples have also revealed that Reiki reduces fatigue levels.…”

“…In parallel with the rapid advances in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of diseases today, the efforts of patients to access symptom-reducing interventions and feel mentally better have increased their interest in complementary and alternative treatments (CAT) 1. As previous studies have found that CAT methods not only increase the physical and psychological comfort of patients but are also inexpensive, beneficial, and free of serious side effects, several CAT methods such as yoga, reflexology, music therapy, and Reiki have been implemented 8–11…”

“…Reiki, which is defined as the universal life force in Japanese, is being used today in the management of many symptoms 8,9. Reiki is implemented as an alternative and complementary energy therapy to strengthen the self-healing capacity of the body 9.…”

“…Reiki, which is defined as the universal life force in Japanese, is being used today in the management of many symptoms 8,9. Reiki is implemented as an alternative and complementary energy therapy to strengthen the self-healing capacity of the body 9. The review of the relevant literature in various countries showed that Reiki interventions have been effective in the management of many symptoms such as stress, fatigue, and anxiety 10,12,13.…”