This French study reviewed the literature on the use of Reiki therapy in palliative care and in particular on pain, anxiety, depression and quality of life. It revealed there have been very few studies carried out that could clearly identity the benefits, but preliminary results tended to show some positive effects of the therapy in end of life populations. It discusses what Reiki therapy consists of, and the research available so far in each of these 4 areas and hopes the results will encourage palliative care teams to carry out their own research.
Billot, M. et al. 2019. Reiki therapy for pain, anxiety and quality. BMJ: Supportive & Palliative Care, online p 1-5.
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