Effect of Reiki Therapy on Biophysiological and Psychological Status of Patients after Major Surgical Procedures: A Pilot Report

The main aim of the study is to assess the effect of reiki therapy on biophysiological and psychological status of patients after major surgical procedures. The study was conducted at a private hospital, Tamilnadu. State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Center for epidemiological studies Depression (CES-D) and visual analogue scales were used for this study. There was a significant difference in the mean score of the biophysiological parameter in study and the control groups. Highly significant differences were observed between pretest and posttest scores of anxiety and depression in reiki group. Reiki therapy had a positive impact on the vital signs, anxiety and depression among patients subjected to major surgical procedures.