Effects of Reiki on Mental Health Care: A Systematic Review

Author: Juceli Andrade Paiva Morero1, Sandra de Souza Pereira, Rafael Braga Esteves, Lucilene Cardoso
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup> Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Science, College of Nursing at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil (Ms Morero, Mr Esteves, and Dr Cardoso); and College of Nursing at University of Minas Gerais, Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Dr Pereira).
Conference/Journal: Holist Nurs Pract
Date published: 2021 Jul-Aug 01
Other: Volume ID: 35 , Issue ID: 4 , Pages: 191-198 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000456. , Word Count: 58


This systematic review aimed to identify the benefits of Reiki in mental health care. Eleven studies were included. Although the number of studies is limited, the results contribute to the potential beneficial role of Reiki in mental health care. Persistent studies using Reiki with broad samples, consistent randomized controlled trials, and patterned protocols are recommended.


PMID: 34115737 DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000456