Talk:Reiki#NPOV tag

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1. Change "Japanese pseudoscientific healing practice" to "Healing practice originated in Japan";

2. Change "Reiki[a] is a pseudoscientific form of energy healing" to "Reiki is a form of energy healing";

3. Change section "Reiki is used as an illustrative example of pseudoscience in scholarly texts and academic journal articles.[2][3] The marketing of reiki has been described as "fraudulent misrepresentation",[3] and itself as a "nonsensical method",[4] with a recommendation that the American government agency NCCAM should stop funding reiki research because it "has no substantiated health value and lacks a scientifically plausible rationale".[5]" to "There is not yet sufficient evidence to suggest that reiki is an effective treatment for any condition.[2]" ACapella7 (talk) 14:32, 11 May 2025 (UTC)

:{{notdone}} WP:PROFRINGE request. Bon courage (talk) 14:36, 11 May 2025 (UTC)

:I support this change. SacredTiming (talk) 00:13, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

The sentence "It is based on qi ("chi"), which practitioners say is a universal life force, although there is no empirical evidence that such a life force exists" exists early in the article, but is an unhelpful reduction expressing deep bias. To cast the term "qi" aside as lacking evidence is to deny the existence of energy, merely because "qi" is a more expansive term than "energy" (referencing both material and psychological phenomena) and is not smoothly translated into English, is careless. Qi is a term to refer to energy itself, in its polymorphous forms; but fundamental physics aside, qi is also recognized as an adequate way to understand the 'building blocks of reality' by millions of people, namely in East Asia, so its dismissal here presents itself as somewhat culturally deaf. 73.79.207.11 (talk) 03:56, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

:As opposed to being scientifically blind. - Roxy the dog 04:34, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

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This article commences with prolific value judgments. As an encyclopaedia, it is more apropriate simply to deliver the data, and then to give opinion and judgment - ideally with sources.

This way, the factual data can be known first, and the critique elemment can be entered into much more completely in its appropriate place.

As a psychiatrist, I hold no brief for reiki. As far as I have been able to ascertain it has neither substantial empirical support (although it would be interesting to know of any) and it's theoretical basis does not reflect modern scientific views.

However, for Wikipedia to remain a reputable resource, it would seem to me that a more standard "data-critque-summary" format should be observed.

The same criticism applies to other entries on traditional and "alternative" modalities. This impedes the aquisition of factual data by practitipners such as myself who want to be informed about what patients are engaged in.Alparishi (talk) 04:07, 12 June 2025 (UTC) Alparishi (talk) 04:07, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{notdone}} Please gain consensus for any specific change before using this template. Bon courage (talk) 06:57, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

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Your current page states the following: "Clinical research does not show reiki to be effective as a treatment for any medical condition, including cancer,[6][7] diabetic neuropathy,[8] anxiety or depression.[9] There is no proof of the effectiveness of reiki therapy compared to placebo. Studies reporting positive effects have had methodological flaws.[2]"

This is entirely inaccurate and demonstrates a complete absence of research. Between January 1979 and January 2024, 96 peer-reviewed clinical trials of Reiki have been conducted, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), controlled clinical trials, and pre-post studies. Of these 96 trials, 54 had only positive significant outcomes, 78 had significant or mixed (significant and non-significant) positive outcomes, four were unreported, and none had negative outcomes. Of these 96 trials, 59 were RCTs of which 32 had only positive significant outcomes, and 49 had positive or mixed outcomes. There were no unreported or negative outcomes. Here are a few RCT of Reiki for your reference:

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Cancer:

Positive outcomes only

• Investigation of standard care versus sham Reiki placebo versus actual Reiki therapy to enhance comfort and well-being in a chemotherapy infusion center - Catlin, A.; Taylor-Ford, R. L. (2011) Oncology Nursing Forum

• The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study - Utli, H.; Dinç, M.; Utli, M. D. A. (2022) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

• The Effects of Reiki Therapy and Companionship on Quality of Life, Mood, and Symptom Distress During Chemotherapy - Orsak, Gabriela; Kajumba, Mayanja; Stevens, Arlene M.; Brufsky, Adam; Dougall, Angela Liegey (2015) Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine

Mixed outcomes- cancer

• Effects of Complementary Therapies on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Being Treated With Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer - Beard, C., Stason, W. B., Wang, Q., Manola, J., Dean-Clower, E., Dusek, J. A., Decristofaro, S., Webster, A., Doherty-Gilman, A. M., Rosenthal, D. S., & Benson, H. (2011) Cancer

• A phase II trial of Reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients - Olson, K.; Hanson, J.; Michaud, M. (2003) Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

• Effects of Reiki, Yoga, or Meditation on the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Pilot Study - Clark, Paul G.; Cortese-Jimenez, Geronima; Cohen, Eric (2012) Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Caregivers

Mixed

• Effect of Reiki on the stress level of caregivers of patients with cancer: Qualitative and single-blind randomized controlled trial - Özcan Yüce, U.; Taşcı, S. (2021) Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Anxiety

Mixed

• A randomised controlled single-blind trial of the effects of Reiki and positive imagery on well-being and salivary cortisol - Bowden, Deborah; Goddard, Lorna; Gruzelier, John (2011) Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Depression

Positive

• The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents - Charkhandeh, M.; Talib, M. A.; Hunt, C. J. (2016) Psychiatry Research

• Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress - Shore, A. G. (2004) Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

Mixed

• A randomised controlled single-blind trial of the effects of Reiki and positive imagery on well-being and salivary cortisol - Bowden, Deborah; Goddard, Lorna; Gruzelier, John (2011) Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Gastro intestinal

Positive

• The effect of Acupressure and Reiki application on Patient's pain and comfort level after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized controlled trial - Topdemir, E. A.; Saritas, S. (2021) Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

• The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Stress, and Comfort Levels Before Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial - Utli, H.; Doƒüru, B. V. (2022) Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Healthcare Professionals

Positive

• Reiki reduces burnout among community mental health clinicians - Rosada, R. M.; Rubik, B.; Mainguy, B.; Plummer, J.; Mehl-Madrona, L. (2015) Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

• The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

• Immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Biological Research for Nursing

Healthy volunteers

Positive

• Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: A preliminary study - Mackay, N.; Hansen, S.; McFarlane, O. (2004) Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Pain

Positive

• The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study - Utli, H.; Dinç, M.; Utli, M. D. A. (2022) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

Mixed

• A phase II trial of Reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients - Olson, K.; Hanson, J.; Michaud, M. (2003) Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

• Effects of Reiki, Yoga, or Meditation on the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Pilot Study - Clark, Paul G.; Cortese-Jimenez, Geronima; Cohen, Eric (2012) Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine

• The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea - Koçoğlu, F.; Zincir, H., (2021) Holistic Nursing Practice

• Evaluation of the Impacts of Reiki Touch Therapy on Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Who Are Followed in the Pain Clinic. - Gökdere Çinar H; Alpar Ş; Ilhan S (2023) Holistic Nursing Practice

Palliative Care

Positive

• The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study - Utli, H.; Dinç, M.; Utli, M. D. A. (2022) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

Psychological

Positive

• The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents - Charkhandeh, M.; Talib, M. A.; Hunt, C. J. (2016) Psychiatry Research

• The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

• Immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Biological Research for Nursing

• Massage and Reiki used to reduce stress and anxiety: Randomized Clinical Trial - Kurebayashi, L. F.; Turrini, R. N.; Souza, T. P.; Takiguchi, R. S.; Kuba, G.; Nagumo, M. T. (2016) Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

• Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress - Shore, A. G. (2004) Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine

Mixed

• A randomised controlled single-blind trial of the effects of Reiki and positive imagery on well-being and salivary cortisol - Bowden, Deborah; Goddard, Lorna; Gruzelier, John (2011) Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Stress

Positive

• The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

• Immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout - Díaz-Rodríguez, L.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; García-Lafuente, F.; García-Royo, C.; Tomás-Rojas, I. (2011) Biological Research for Nursing

• Massage and Reiki used to reduce stress and anxiety: Randomized Clinical Trial - Kurebayashi, L. F.; Turrini, R. N.; Souza, T. P.; Takiguchi, R. S.; Kuba, G.; Nagumo, M. T. (2016) Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

• Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress - Shore, A. G. (2004) Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine

Surgery

Positive

• The effect of Acupressure and Reiki application on Patient's pain and comfort level after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized controlled trial - Topdemir, E. A.; Saritas, S. (2021) Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

• The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Stress, and Comfort Levels Before Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial - Utli, H.; Doƒüru, B. V. (2022) Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

• 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.; Yaƒümur, Y. (2022) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

• The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study - Vitale, A. T.; O'Connor, P. C. (2006) Holistic Nursing Practice

Mixed

• Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial - Midilli, T. S.; Eser, I. (2015) Pain Management Nursing

• Effects of Reiki on Pain and Vital Signs When Applied to the Incision Area of the Body After Cesarean Section Surgery: A Single-Blinded, Randomized, Double-Controlled Study - Sagkal Midilli, T.; Ciray Gunduzoglu, N. (2016) Holistic Nursing Practice

• The effect of preoperative Reiki application on patient anxiety levels - Topdemir, E. A.; Saritas, S. (2021) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

Women’s Health

Positive

• 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.; Yaƒümur, Y. (2022) Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

• The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study - Vitale, A. T.; O'Connor, P. C. (2006) Holistic Nursing Practice

Mixed

• Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial - Midilli, T. S.; Eser, I. (2015) Pain Management Nursing

• The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea - Koçoğlu, F.; Zincir, H., (2021) Holistic Nursing Practice

• Effects of Reiki on Pain and Vital Signs When Applied to the Incision Area of the Body After Cesarean Section Surgery: A Single-Blinded, Randomized, Double-Controlled Study - Sagkal Midilli, T.; Ciray Gunduzoglu, N. (2016) Holistic Nursing Practice

Here is another study in PubMed in 2022 assessing and providing evidence for Reiki's effectiveness over placebo in treating symptoms of mental health. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35911042/

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— Preceding unsigned comment added by 119.18.1.166 (talk) 10:23, 16 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{notdone}} All the research is weak/fraudulent, as sensible sources say. Wikipedia doesn't indulge woo. Bon courage (talk) 10:37, 16 June 2025 (UTC)