Effect of Reiki on Pain Severity and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients
Pain Management Nursing, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pmn.2026.06.004
- Dergi Adı: Pain Management Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Hemodialysis, Nursing, Pain, Quality of life, Reiki
- Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of Reiki on pain severity and quality of life in individuals receiving hemodialysis (HD) treatment. Design This study used a mixed-methods design, including a randomized, sham-controlled trial with participant and outcome assessor blinding and individual in-depth interviews. Methods A mixed-method design was used, including a randomized controlled trial with participant and outcome assessor blinding and individual in-depth interviews. Patients in the Reiki group received Reiki therapy three times per week for 4 weeks, for 30 minutes per session. The comparison group received sham Reiki administered by practitioners without Reiki training following the same schedule. Pain severity, quality of life, and psychological reactions were assessed using the Patient Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS-Pain), Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL™-36), and the List of Psychodynamic Reactions Experienced During Reiki/Sham Reiki Application. Patient experiences were also explored through semi-structured interviews. Results The study included 80 participants. Pain scores decreased significantly more in the Reiki group compared to the control group ( p < .001). Although quality of life scores did not differ significantly between groups, mental health and symptom-related improvements were observed in the Reiki group. Conclusions Reiki therapy reduced pain and had a positive impact on mental well-being and daily functioning in patients undergoing HD. These findings suggest that Reiki may be a helpful supportive approach in managing pain and improving the quality of life in this population. Clinical Implications Reiki may be considered a safe, feasible, and non-pharmacological supportive nursing intervention for pain management in patients receiving HD.