The Effectiveness of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki Healing Sessions in Promoting Health and Enhancing Problem Solving Abilities of Registered Nurses

Abstract

Given the current necessity of retaining qualified nurses, a self-care program consisting of Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation classes, and Reiki healing sessions was designed for a university-based hospital. The effectiveness of these interventions was evaluated using self-care journals and analyzed using a Heideggerian phenomenological approach. Outcomes of the self-care classes described by nurses included: (a) noticing sensations of warmth, tingling, and pulsation which were relaxing, (b) becoming aware of an enhanced problem solving ability, and (c) noticing an increased ability to focus on patient needs. Hospitals willing to invest in self-care options for nurses can anticipate patient and work related benefits.

Positive Engagement with Communities through Taiji: Case Study of a One Day Experiential Workshop

“…Even participants who have never practised taiji felt the essence of 'qi' during the experiential session: Feels like something between the palms…cannot easily push palms together. Participant C The themes emerging within the group discussions echo those in the published literature: improved sleep (Caldwell et al 2009); improved mobility and balance (Li et al 2001); and elements of positive well being and creativity explicated through the poem which illustrated the joy of the sensations and movements whilst performing taiji (Sandland and Norlander 2000;Raingruber and Robinson 2007). A sense of calmness and relaxation is in keeping with the findings of Taylor -Piliae et al (2006), Raingruber and Robinson (2007) and Baron and Faubert (2005).…”

“…It was also felt that the calmness they experienced provided them with the ability to better pick up on cues from patients. The nurses participating in the study also reported having a more positive view of their work (Raingruber and Robinson 2007).…”

“…As well as exploring the benefits of taiji on those who might use health and social care services, another study evaluated the effectiveness of a self care programme for nurses (Raingruber and Robinson 2007). The nurses were managing complex cases, working in very stressful environments and had a high turnover of staff.…”

A Program to Protect Integrity of Body-Mind-Spirit: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program

“…Nötral şeyler, olaylar, insanlar bilinç dışına atılmaktadır, genellikle dikkat vermeye değer bulunmamaktadır (Kabat-Zinn 2009). Bu kategorizasyon ve yargılama alışkanlığının çoğu zaman farkında dahi olunmamakta, kişi mekanik reaksiyonlar gös-termektedir (Raingruber 2007). Bu yargılamalar zihinleri yönetme eğilimindedir ve insanların kendi içinde huzur bulmasının önünde büyük bir engeldir (Matchim ve ark.…”

“…Raingruber (2007) kişinin kendi sezgilerine ve uzmanlı-ğına güvenmesinin, bazen hata yapsa bile, attığı adımları, yaşamını ve kararlarını dışarı-dakilerin yönlendirmesinden çok daha iyi olduğunu belirtmektedir. Kendine, kendi bilgeliğine ve erdemine güvenme tutumu meditasyon uygulamasının önemli bir unsurudur (Tsang ve ark.…”