Reiki for Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers: An In-Depth Qualitative Study of Experiences and Effects on Symptoms (S720)

Reiki is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), based on biofield theory, which is increasingly being used in hospice and palliative care settings. Although small studies on Reiki in cancer patients and the elderly suggest an improvement in symptoms, few, if any, studies have been performed in the hospice setting.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research