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.

To examine the effect of distant reiki application on pain, functional status and sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

ccording to Classical Usui Reiki, Reiki II. Remote Reiki will be practiced twice a week for 6 weeks by researchers who have completed the Phase 2 training. The time of remote reiki application will be planned by talking with the patient.

Pain level will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale as a pre-test before starting the distant reiki application and 6 weeks later as a post-test. (Distant Reiki will be applied for 30 minutes twice a week for 6 weeks).

Distant Reiki application changes the functional status in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Health Assessment Survey will be used to evaluate the functional status of patients in rheumatic diseases.

Functional status will be assessed using the Health Assessment Survey as a pre-test and 6 weeks later as a post-test. (Distant Reiki will be applied for 30 minutes twice a week for 6 weeks).

Distant Reiki application changes sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index as a pre- test and 6 weeks later as a post-test test. (Distant Reiki will be applied for 30 minutes twice a week for 6 weeks).

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