The Effect of Distant Reiki Application on Pain, Functional Status and Sleep Quality

The Effect of Distant Reiki Application on Pain, Functional Status and Sleep Quality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, multisystemic, progressive autoimmune disease characterized by joint destruction in synovial tissue, causing joint swelling, pain and morning stiffness. It is estimated to affect 0.1%-2% of the world's adult population and more women than men. RA limits individuals' work, social, and home lives and functional capacities. Patients commonly experience pain and accompanying sleep problems. Interventions for these problems and symptom management are important. In this regard, this study was planned to examine the effect of distant reiki application on pain, functional status and sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over 18 years old,
• Not having a communication problem,
• Receiving outpatient treatment from the clinic where the research was conducted,
• To have the physical and cognitive competence to answer the data collection forms,
• Not having received body-mind therapy (yoga, reiki, meditation, etc.) in the last six months,

Exclusion Criteria:

• individuals who have done reiki therapy before
• Being under 18 years old,
• Hearing and speaking problems that prevent communication,
• Participating in yoga, reiki, meditation practices in the last 6 months,
• Individuals with cognitive and severe psychiatric problems who cannot answer the survey questions