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The main aim of the study is to assess the effect of reiki therapy on biophysiological and psychological status of patients after major surgical procedures. The study was conducted at a private hospital, Tamilnadu. State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Center for epidemiological studies Depression (CES-D) and visual analogue scales were used for this study. There was a significant difference in the mean score of the biophysiological parameter in study and the control groups. Highly significant differences were observed between pretest and posttest scores of anxiety and depression in reiki group. Reiki therapy had a positive impact on the vital signs, anxiety and depression among patients subjected to major surgical procedures.
Keywords: reiki therapy, biophysiological and psychological status, patients, surgery
Health as defined by World Health Organization is, "the state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, so that the individual can lead a socially and economically productive life". But maintenance of the physical health in the present world has become a challenging one because of various reasons. The common reasons of ill health are the changing life style of the individuals leading to non communicable diseases, changing societal norms leading to violence and terrorism and drastic climatic changes which in turn has led to the reemergence of many communicable diseases.
With the advent of various technologies, the treatment modalities are also changing from counseling to organ transplantation. Surgical procedures often form the remedial measure for various disease conditions. Although it is the treatment that is given for the wellbeing of the physical health, it indirectly affects the psychological wellbeing of the individual. Psychosocial factors such as anxiety, depression, negative affectivity, and social inhibition are measurements that are often present during pre, intra and postoperative periods. The level of anxiety and depression during the pre operative period simultaneously affects the post operative period and the outcome of the surgery.
Need for the study
Surgery is scientific unfolding of regions, parts of body suffering from disease, ending in its removal or repair to give objective continuity of tissue plain or otherwise for healthy living. It is a passion with glamour, attracts young students studying medicine (Shukla, 2013). As per the survey performed in 2009 it was estimated...