Reiki protocol for preoperative anxiety, depression, and well-being: a non-randomized controlled trial

Conclusion Anxiety and depression were lower in the intervention group, with no statistically significant difference. There was a better result in the assessment of well-being with the intervention group. Religiosity may interfere in some cases with acceptance of holistic and integrative practices. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: RBR-4cxw37
Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP - Category: Nursing Source Type: research