March 2025 PMID 40148929

Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Kuiliang Liu, Zhikai Qin, Yizhen Qin, Yanfeng Li, Qing Liu, Fei Gao, Pengrui Zhang, Wei Wang

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The discussions highlight contrasting views: one user dismisses the article as outdated and calls for newer research, while another enthusiast shares personal knowledge about Reiki, emphasizing energetic channeling and distance healing. The tone ranges from critical to personal, illustrating moderate engagement with the topic and a curiosity about energy healing practices.

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The discussion shows skepticism towards the validity of the current article, favoring a more recent study and expressing doubt about its strength.

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Participants are slightly interested, as evidenced by seeking additional information and sharing personal practices, but not deeply engaged with the article itself.

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Posts include personal experiences and references to energy healing, indicating some engagement beyond surface-level reactions.

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The overall discussion does not demonstrate significant influence on perspectives; instead, it reflects curiosity and critical evaluation.

Abstract in brief

The review examined multiple studies and found that Reiki therapy generally improves quality of life, especially when administered in approximately 8 sessions of 60 minutes each or in shorter 20-minute acute sessions.
It involved 661 participants aged 14 and older and showed a statistically significant positive effect on quality of life after Reiki therapy (SMD 0.28, P=0.043).
The findings suggest that Reiki can be beneficial for diverse groups, including cancer patients, surgical patients, and those with chronic illnesses, advocating for its use in clinical settings for quality of life enhancement.]

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