The Effect of Reiki Application on Stress and Anxiety Levels

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to determine the effect of reiki practice on stress and anxiety levels in nurses.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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The Effect of Reiki Practice on Stress and Anxiety Levels in Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Stress

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Reiki attempt


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental<br>Participants received reiki application for 4 weeks. | Other: Reiki attempt<br>* Four reiki sessions were applied twice a week, on the same days of the week, lasting 25-35 minutes each.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control<br>No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Introductory Questionnaire | 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. | Baseline | 
| Perceived Stress Scale | 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. | Change from Baseline Stress at 2 week | 
| Beck Anxiety Inventory | 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. | Change from Baseline Anxiety at 2 week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Anxiety, Nursing, Reiki, Perceived stress