Elderly Reiki Intervention Program Reduces Anxiety and Depression: Randomized Clinical Trial
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https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2024v14i92p14105-14120Keywords:
Reiki, Anxiety, Depression, Elderly people, Clinical trialAbstract
Objective:To assess the effectiveness of a Elderly Reiki Intervention Program with reducing anxiety and depression symptoms among elderly Brazilian people. Method: A randomized clinical trial was undertaken with 49 primary care service recipients. Half received Reiki over five weeks. Those allocated to the control group did not receive any intervention. Results: Reiki significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in the intervention group, as compared to the control group. Conclusion: Reiki can be an effective mental health promotion intervention with elderly people.
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