BESSA et al., 2017(33 Barroso AGC, Abreu LM de, Bezerra MAA, Ibiapina SLD, Brito HB de. Mental disorders: the meaning for relatives. Rev Bras Promoç Saúde [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2019 Oct 20];17(03):99-108. Available from: https://periodicos.unifor.br/RBPS/article/download/686/2054 https://periodicos.unifor.br/RBPS/articl...
) Brasil BVS |
Clinical trial Level II |
Adults that sought therapy regardless of their clinical condition |
Subjective wellbeing scale |
Improvement in the dimension of positive affections, with no influence on the dimension of negative affections and on the satisfaction with the life of subjective wellbeing |
Three sessions of approximately 42 minutes each, with an interval of seven days between them. |
Only Reiki |
BREMNER et al., 2016(3535 Bremner MN, Blake BJ, Wagner VD, Pearcey SM. Effects of Reiki with music compared to music only among people living with HIV. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2016;27(5):635-47. https://doi.org10.1016/j.jana.2016.04.004 https://doi.org10.1016/j.jana.2016.04.00...
) the United States BVS |
Mixed methods Level II |
Adults with HIV |
Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y), Visual analog scales (VAS) for pain and anxiety |
Diminution of the scores in the scales of depression, stress, anxiety, and pain |
Six 30-minute weekly sessions |
Reiki and music |
ORSAK et al., 2015(3636 Orsak G, Stevens AM, Brufsky A, Kajumba M, Dougall AL. The effects of Reiki Therapy and companionship on quality of life, mood, and symptom distress during chemotherapy. J Evid Based Complement Altern Med [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2019 Oct 20];20(1):20-7. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2156587214556313 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
) the United States BVS |
Clinical trialLevel II |
Adults undergoing chemotherapy |
Profile of Mood States Short Form Questionnaire |
Reiki was classified as relaxing, with no side effects Reiki and the companion groups reported mood improvements |
During each chemotherapy session, a 30-minute Reiki session was carried out; a total of four Reiki sessions were carried out |
Reiki and groups of companions |
BIROCCO et al., 2012(3131 Birocco N, Guillame C, Storto S, Ritorto G, Catino C, Gir N, et al. The effects of Reiki therapy on pain and anxiety in patients attending a day oncology and infusion services Unit. Am J Hosp Palliat Med [Internet]. 2012 [cited 2019 Oct 20];29(4):290-4. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1049909111420859 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
) ItalyBVS |
Quasi-experimental Study Level III |
Adults undergoing chemotherapy |
Visual analog scales (VAS) for pain and anxiety |
In patients who received the four Reiki sessions, there was a statistically significant diminution in the mean score of the Visual Analog Scales (VAS) for anxiety |
Each Reiki session lasted for about 30 minutes. A maximum of four sessions of Reiki were applied in four sessions of chemotherapy |
Only Reiki |
CUNEO et al., 2011(3232 Cuneo CL, Curtis Cooper MR, Drew CS, Naoum-Heffernan C, Sherman T, Walz K, et al. The effect of Reiki on work-related stress of the registered nurse. J Holist Nurs [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2020 Jan 28];29(1):33-43. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0898010110377294 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
) the United StatesBVS |
Quasi-Experimental Study Level III |
Nurses |
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) |
Participants who practiced Reiki with the most frequency presented diminished stress scores, according to the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) |
Nurses self-applied Reiki in sessions lasting from 10 to 15 minutes, daily, for 21 days |
Only Reiki |
BOWDEN et al., 2011(3737 Bowden D, Goddard L, Gruzelier J. A Randomised controlled single-blind trial of the efficacy of Reiki at benefitting mood and well-being. Evidence-Based Complement Alt Med [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2019 Oct 20];2011:1-8. Available from: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/381862/ http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/201...
) the United Kingdom BVS |
Clinical trial Level II |
University students |
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) and Hospital Anxiety and Stress Scale (HADS) |
Participants with strong anxiety and/or depression, who received Reiki showed a progressive improvement in general mood. |
Six 30-minute sessions during a period from two to eight weeks |
Only Reiki |
BOWDEN et al., 2010(3838 Bowden D, Goddard L, Gruzelier J. A randomised controlled single-blind trial of the effects of Reiki and positive imagery on well-being and salivary cortisol. Brain Res Bull. 2010;81(1):66-72. https://doi.org10.1016/j.brainresbull.2009.10.002 https://doi.org10.1016/j.brainresbull.20...
) the United Kingdom BVS |
Clinical trial Level II |
University students |
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) |
The higher the score of pre-intervention stress, the higher the reduction throughout the intervention |
Ten 20-minute sessions, during a period from 2 weeks and a half to 12 weeks |
Only Reiki |
RICHESON et al., 2010(3939 Richeson NE, Spross JA, Lutz K, Peng C. Effects of Reiki on anxiety, depression, pain, and physiological factors in community-dwelling older adults. Res Gerontol Nurs [Internet]. 2010[cited 2020 Jan 20];3(3):187-99. Available from: http://www.slackinc.com/doi/resolver.asp?doi=10.3928/19404921-20100601-01 http://www.slackinc.com/doi/resolver.asp...
) the United StatesWeb of Science |
Clinical trial Level II |
Elders living in the community with medical diagnosis of pain, depression, or anxiety |
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) |
The scores GDS-15 and HAM-A in the experimental group had significant reductions in depression and anxiety, when compared to the control-group |
45-minute Reiki sessions, once a week, for eight weeks |
Only Reiki |
VITALE et al., 2006(3333 Vitale AT, O'Connor PC. The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study. Holist Nurs Pract [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2020 Jan 28];20(6):263-72;quiz 273-4. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17099413 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17099...
) the United States BVS |
Quasi-Experimental Study Level III |
Adult women with scheduled abdominal hysterectomies |
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) |
At the moment of discharge, the experimental group presented a lower mean in the anxiety score than the control group |
A 30-minute Reiki session: in the same day surgery was scheduled and 24 and 48 hours after it |
Only Reiki |
SHORE et al., 2004(4040 Shore AG. Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress. Alt Ther Health Med [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2019 Oct 20];10(3):42-8. Available from: https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/portal/resource/pt/mdl-15154152 https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/portal/reso...
) the United States BVS |
Clinical trial Level II |
Adults with symptoms of stress and depression |
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) |
Participants who received Reiki showed lower scores in depression and stress scales, after the treatment and also one year later |
Reiki sessions lasting for one hour and a half, once a week, for six weeks |
Only Reiki |