Nurses lived experience of Reiki for self care
DATE
2009
AUTHOR
Vitale A
REFERENCE
Holistic Nursing Practice, 2009; Vol 23(no 3): 129-141
METHODOLOGY
Qualitative: Phenomenology
N=11 sample size : 252 statements analysed
Inclusion criteria: Nurses who were Reiki Masters and did Reiki self care
Findings: Use of Reiki promotes relaxation, calmness and tranquillity and is used by the nurses to manage their stress
RESULTS AND COMMENTS
Limitations described in the paper
1) Small sample size
2) Restricted to Reiki Masters
3) Only practiced Usui Reiki (no other form)
