title: A pilot study: Reiki for self-care of nurses and healthcare providers.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine if Reiki energy therapy, level I, was taught as a self-care practice to healthcare providers, would their caring perceptions change? Methodological triangulation technique, including a self-report caring scale and interviews, was used, demonstrating positive changes in perceptions of participants' caring behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA. abrathovde@sbhcs.com
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brathovde
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D019124:Therapeutic Touch / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology