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| Title |
An exploratory study of reiki experiences in women who have cancer
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, April 2016
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| DOI | 10.12968/ijpn.2016.22.4.166 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Marilynne N Kirshbaum, Maxine Stead, Serena Bartys |
| Abstract |
To explore the perceptions and experiences of reiki for women who have cancer and identify outcome measures for an intervention study. A cross-sectional qualitative study of 10 women who had received reiki after cancer treatment was conducted. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and coded using framework analysis. Key themes identified were: limited understanding of reiki prior to receiving any reiki; release of emotional strain during reiki-feelings of a release of energy, a clearing of the mind from cancer, inner peace/relaxation, hope, a sense of being cared for; experience of physical sensations during reiki, such as pain relief and tingling; physical, emotional and cognitive improvements after reiki, such as improved sleep, a sense of calm and peace, reduced depression and improved self-confidence. Findings suggest that reiki could be a beneficial tool in the self-management of quality of life issues for women who have cancer. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Colombia | 1 | <1% |
| Sweden | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 118 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 20 | 17% |
| Student > Master | 16 | 13% |
| Researcher | 14 | 12% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 6% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 7 | 6% |
| Other | 18 | 15% |
| Unknown | 39 | 32% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 44 | 36% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 7% |
| Psychology | 9 | 7% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 4 | 3% |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 2% |
| Other | 12 | 10% |
| Unknown | 40 | 33% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 3. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 29 March 2023.
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#7,730,464
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#170
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#108,982
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#5
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