The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure

Authors

  • Lourdes Díaz-Rodríguez Universidad de Granada; Departamento de Enfermería
  • Manuel Arroyo-Morales Universidad de Granada; Departamento de Fisioterapia
  • Irene Cantarero-Villanueva Universidad de Granada; Departamento de Fisioterapia
  • Carolina Férnandez-Lao Universidad de Granada; Departamento de Enfermería
  • Marie Polley University of Westminster
  • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Universidad Rey Juan Carlos; Departamento de Fisioterapia, Terapia Ocupacional y Rehabilitación

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500010

Keywords:

Burnout, Professional, Therapeutic Touch, Immunoglobulin A, Blood Pressure, Alpha-Amylases, Nursing

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of the secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), α-amylase activity and blood pressure levels after the application of a Reiki session in nurses with Burnout Syndrome. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design was conducted to compare the immediate effects of Reiki versus control intervention (Hand-off sham intervention) in nurses with Burnout Syndrome. Sample was composed of eighteen nurses (aged 34-56 years) with burnout syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a Reiki treatment or a placebo (sham Reiki) treatment, according to the established order in two different days. The ANOVA showed a significant interaction time x intervention for diastolic blood pressure (F=4.92, P=0.04) and sIgA concentration (F=4.71, P=0.04). A Reiki session can produce an immediate and statistically significant improvement in sIgA concentration and diastolic blood pressure in nurses with Burnout Syndrome.

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Published

2011-10-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(5), 1132-1138. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500010