Reiki protocol for preoperative anxiety, depression, and well-being: a non-randomized controlled trial

To assess the effectiveness of Reiki in reducing anxiety, depression, and improving preoperative well-being in cardiac surgery. A non-randomized, two-arm controlled clinical trial conducted in a cardiology referral hospital with patients in the preoperative period of cardiac surgery, with up to five...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2020, Vol.54, p.e03630-e03630
Main Authors: Santos, Cristovão Barros Rodrigues Dos, Gomes, Eduardo Tavares, Bezerra, Simone Maria Muniz da Silva, Püschel, Vilanice Alves de Araújo
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Anxiety - therapy
Brazil
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Cardiology Service, Hospital
Depression - therapy
Humans
Preoperative Care
Preoperative Period
Therapeutic Touch
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Summary:To assess the effectiveness of Reiki in reducing anxiety, depression, and improving preoperative well-being in cardiac surgery. A non-randomized, two-arm controlled clinical trial conducted in a cardiology referral hospital with patients in the preoperative period of cardiac surgery, with up to five days for surgery, between May and November 2018. The intervention group (n=31) was submitted to a Reiki protocol, and the control group (n=59) received only conventional care. One hundred twenty-four patients were assessed. The mean anxiety and depression did not obtain a significant difference between the groups. Spiritual well-being, in religious and existential dimensions, has improved significantly. Anxiety and depression were lower in the intervention group, with no statistically significant difference. There was a better result in the assessment of well-being with the intervention group. Religiosity may interfere in some cases with acceptance of holistic and integrative practices. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: RBR-4cxw37.
ISSN:1980-220X
DOI:10.1590/S1980-220X2019012403630