The effect of Reiki on work-related stress of the registered nurse.
OBJECTIVE
The Reiki Master Teacher group at a large academic, urban medical center studied the effects of Reiki on work-related stress in Registered Nurse Reiki I class participants. Research suggests that work-related stress is an influential factor in nursing burn out and retention. Reiki, an ancient form of Oriental "energy work" or healing, has been found to decrease stress.


METHODS
The Perceived Stress Scale tool was administered prior to the Reiki I class and after three weeks of practicing self-Reiki.


RESULTS
Seventeen participants returned follow-up data. Results indicated that practicing Reiki more often resulted in reduced perceived stress levels.


CONCLUSIONS
Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
Cuneo
Charlotte L
CL
Boston Medical Center, USA. run138@comcast.net
Curtis Cooper
Maureen R
MR
Drew
Carolyn S
CS
Naoum-Heffernan
Christine
C
Sherman
Tricia
T
Walz
Kathleen
K
Weinberg
Janice
J
D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000523:psychology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019124:Therapeutic Touch / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016526:Workload / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult