The Effect of Reiki and EFT on Symptom Burden, Disease Adaptation, Vital Signs and Catheter-Related Pain in HD Patients

Reiki was applied to this group twice a week for 4 weeks by a researcher who had a Reiki application certificate. Reiki sessions were applied to the patients before haemodialysis and the session duration was approximately 35-40 minutes. Reiki is applied to the seven major chakras and many minor chakras in the body. The chakras are located in the centre of the body, on a vertical line, in the front and back of the body. In this study, Reiki was applied to the patients twice a week for 4 weeks. Reiki sessions were performed before haemodialysis and each session lasted approximately 35-40 minutes. The vital signs of the patients were measured and recorded 3 times: before each Reiki session, after the Reiki session, just before the patient entered haemodialysis and after the haemodialysis session. After each session, patients with fistula were asked to mark the level of pain felt during catheter insertion on a visual analogue scale.

"Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a method that helps people manage their emotions and disturbing thoughts, helping to reduce their stress and anxiety. EFT is also called tapping.~EFT sessions were applied to the patients before haemodialysis and the session duration was approximately 35-40 minutes. Patients received 8 sessions of EFT. The vital signs of the patients were measured and recorded 3 times: before each EFT session, after the reiki session, just before the patient entered haemodialysis and after the haemodialysis session. After each session, patients with fistula were asked to mark the level of pain felt during catheter insertion on a visual analogue scale."