Experiences With a Distant Reiki Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Science of Unitary Human Beings Framework
DiBenedetto, Jennifer
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An increasing number of individuals are reporting increased stress and anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. A feasibility, mixed-method design was conducted to investigate distant Reiki as a virtual healing modality within Rogers' framework of the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Data were collected using pre- and post-distant Reiki session interviews and 2 surveys. Study findings demonstrated changes in participant pattern manifestation and statistically significant reductions in perceived stress and anxiety (P < .001). The preliminary findings support the feasibility of distant Reiki and suggest that nurses, who are Reiki practitioners, may influence the human-environmental field to foster healing.
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DiBenedetto J. Experiences With a Distant Reiki Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Science of Unitary Human Beings Framework. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2022 Oct-Dec 01;45(4):E145-E160. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000441. PMID: 36308730; PMCID: PMC9622335.
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This study is a dissertation to fulfill requirements necessary for a PhD in Nursing degree at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.