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NCT Number: NCT05648578

The Effect of Reiki Application on Stress and Anxiety Levels

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

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Siirt University

Siirt, 56100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Reiki attempt

Other

Four reiki sessions were applied twice a week, on the same days of the week, lasting 25-35 minutes each.

Primary outcomes

  1. Introductory Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline

    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.

  2. Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: Change from Baseline Stress at 2 week

    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.

  3. Beck Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: Change from Baseline Anxiety at 2 week

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Siirt University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Dec 13, 2022
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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