Feasibility and Effect of Reiki on the Physiology and Self-perceived Stress of Nurses in a Large US Hospital

Abstract

Nurses experience stress in the workplace. We evaluated the feasibility and effect of Reiki to relieve stress of staff nurses during a work shift. All Reiki treatments were completed without interruption and lasted 30 minutes. Stress scores, respiratory rate, and heart rate were significantly decreased immediately following the Reiki treatment.