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Home-Based Reiki by Informal Caregivers: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.

Home-Based Reiki by Informal Caregivers: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.

Authors :
Yea-Jyh Chen
Petrinec, Amy
Stephenson, Pamela S.
Radziewicz, Rosanne M.
Sheehan, Denice
Source :
Holistic Nursing Practice; Sep/Oct2023, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p285-297, 13p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This pilot study explored whether Reiki delivered by family caregivers to cancer patients in a home setting was feasible in reducing cancer symptoms and enhancing health-related outcomes. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study design was applied using pre-/post-Reiki questionnaires and post-Reiki interviews. Six patient-caregiver dyads from an outpatient clinic and cancer support facilities in northeast America performed daily Reiki at home for 3 weeks. Differences with symptoms, mental well-being, health-related quality of life, and satisfaction with at-home Reiki as well as qualitative content analyses were evaluated. Positive feedback was reported after at-home Reiki practice. Large statistical effects were identified for improving fatigue, memory, mood, nausea, and emotional well-being (P < .10, r = 0.51-0.59). All participants were satisfied and 83.3% of them would recommend self-practice home Reiki. High involvement and adherence to the intervention protocol illustrated intervention fidelity. The qualitative data revealed 2 major categories, perceived benefits and barriers. Overall Reiki benefits outweighed barriers in relation to time commitment and place distractions/positioning. Our preliminary findings support that the at-home Reiki protocol had potential benefits and was feasible and acceptable by both community-dwelling patients and their family caregivers in promoting cancer-related outcomes. Further studies with larger samples are warranted to examine the effectiveness of home-based Reiki for a patient-centered cancer care modality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08879311
Volume :
37
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Holistic Nursing Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171333949
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000450