Quasi-experimental design shows improved comfort and quality of life in elderly inmates receiving reiki therapy, indicating potential for integration in geriatric care.
Background: Elderly residents in old age homes often experience reduced physical and psychological well-being, leading to lower comfort and quality of life (QOL). Reiki, a Japanese energy healing technique, has shown potential in enhancing these outcomes. This study evaluated the effect of Reiki therapy on comfort and QOL among institutionalized elderly. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, design was used with 230 elderly inmates allocated to experimental ( n = 115) and control ( n = 115) groups. The experimental group received six Reiki sessions over 11 days, while the control group received routine care. Comfort and QOL were measured at baseline, immediately after intervention, and at two weeks, one month, and three months using standardized tools. Data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney U and Chi-square tests. Results: The experimental group showed significant and sustained improvements in comfort and QOL compared to the control group at all post-intervention assessments ( P = 0.001). Conclusion: Reiki therapy is an effective, noninvasive complementary approach that significantly enhances comfort and quality of life among elderly residents, supporting its integration into geriatric care to promote holistic well-being.
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