Reiki for decrease postmenopausal symptoms and depression: a randomized clinical trial

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dc.contributor.authorBaransel, Esra Sabanci
dc.contributor.authorUcar, Tuba
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:32:58Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:32:58Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Reiki applied to women in the postmenopausal period on menopausal symptoms and depression levels. METHODS: This randomized controlled study was conducted with postmenopausal women registered in a family health center. The sample of the study consisted of 82 women (Reiki=41, control=41). While four sessions of Reiki were applied to the women in the Reiki group, once a week for 4 weeks. All participants in the control group received routine care provided by health professionals at the family health center. The Menopause Rating Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, with independent and dependent t-tests, and effect sizes were calculated using Cohen's d. The analysis was conducted using the per-protocol approach, where only participants who fully completed the intervention and adhered to the protocol were included in the analysis. RESULTS: The mean scores of menopausal complaints (17.31 vs. 21.73; p< 0.01), somato-vegetative complaints (2.70 vs. 3.85; p<0.01), and psychological complaints (10.07 vs. 12.60; p<0.05) were significantly reduced in the Reiki group compared to the control group. Similarly, the mean score of depression (9.63 vs. 15.90; p<0.001) was significantly decreased in the Reiki group compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Reiki practice significantly reduced menopausal symptoms and depression levels in postmenopausal women. These findings suggest that Reiki may be an effective complementary treatment option for women going through menopause.
dc.identifier.doi10.1590/1806-9282.20250076
dc.identifier.issn0104-4230
dc.identifier.issn1806-9282
dc.identifier.issue7
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-4450-6826
dc.identifier.pmid40802410
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105013531008
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20250076
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/108842
dc.identifier.volume71
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001597525700018
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAssoc Medica Brasileira
dc.relation.ispartofRevista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250329
dc.subjectReiki
dc.subjectMenopause
dc.subjectSigns and symptoms
dc.subjectDepression
dc.titleReiki for decrease postmenopausal symptoms and depression: a randomized clinical trial
dc.typeArticle

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