The effects of Reiki and back massage on women's pain and vital signs post-abdominal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial The Effects of Reiki and Back Massage on Women's Pain and Vital Signs

Utli, Hediye; YAĞMUR, YURDAGÜL

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2021.07.004

The effects of Reiki and back massage on women's pain and vital signs post-abdominal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial The Effects of Reiki and Back Massage on Women's Pain and Vital Signs

Utli H., YAĞMUR Y.

EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING, vol.18, no.4, pp.467-474, 2022 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 18 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2022
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.07.004
Title of Journal : EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
Page Numbers: pp.467-474
Keywords: Back massage, Hysterectomy, Pain, Reiki, Vital signs, ANXIETY, MANAGEMENT, THERAPY

Abstract

Background: Using Reiki and back massage to support pharmacological treatments is increasingly common in nursing. This study aimed to determine the effects of Reiki and back massage on pain, analgesic use, and vital signs among women who had undergone an open abdominal hysterectomy.