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The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Stress, and Comfort

The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Stress, and Comfort Levels Before Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

NCT04843384•Mardin Artuklu University

Summary

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure that is used in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. With developments in present-day technology, it is safe and widely used. This study's aim is to determine the effect of Reiki when applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on levels of anxiety, stress, and comfort. This single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study was held between February and July 2021.

Detailed Description

Anxiety and stress are problems that are often seen in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy, and managing them is an important step in calming the patient and thereby reducing complications.The results of this study will contribute to the literature in forming a basis for other studies on the topic. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the application of Reiki and sham Reiki on anxiety, stress, and comfort levels in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy.

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•patients who were having an upper GI endoscopy for the first time,
•patients who were age 18 or over,
•patients who had not previously had Reiki or sham Reiki (SR),
•patients who did not have a history of an operation in the previous six months,
•patients who were not using anxiolytic, hypnotic, or sedative drugs,
•patients who had no cognitive or effective problems or any hindrance in communication,
•patients who was literate, and who agreed to take part in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

•patients who had an upper GI endoscopy with more than one elective condition,
•patients who was undergoing an emergency upper GI endoscopy,
•patients who were using anxiolytic, hypnotic, or sedative drugs,
•patients who had taken an opioid analgesic before the procedure,
•patients who completed the data collection forms incorrectly or incompletely,
•patients who had previously had Reiki or SR,
•patients who had a runny nose, fever, cough or any complaint of breathing difficulty,
•patients who were not literate and who did not wish to voluntarily participate.

Locations (1)

Hediye Utli

Mardin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Key Dates

Start Date

February 2, 2021

Primary Completion Date

April 1, 2021

Completion Date

April 1, 2021

Last Updated

February 24, 2025

Enrollment

159

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

ReikiGastro-Intestinal Disorder

Interventions

Reiki

OTHER

Sham reiki

OTHER

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