Title
Impact of integrative energy healing on anxiety among individuals with cancer
Authors
Gurav Priyankaben Rajeshbhai1, B. Mahalakshmi1,* & N. Siva Subramanian2
Affiliation
1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315; India; 2Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar ,Gujarat - 384315; India; *Corresponding author
Gurav Priyankaben Rajeshbhai - E-mail:
guravpriyanka67@gmail.com
B. Mahalakshmi - E-mail: mb.fn@spu.ac.in
N Sivasubramanian - E-mail: sn.fn@spu.ac.in
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received June 1, 2025; Revised June 30, 2025; Accepted June 30, 2025, Published June 30, 2025
Abstract
Cancer diagnosis during adolescence can be overwhelming, often leading to heightened anxiety levels due to physical discomfort, treatment stress and psychological burden. Reiki therapy, an energy-based healing technique, has gained attention as a complementary approach to alleviate anxiety. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the impact of Reiki therapy on anxiety levels among adolescents (aged 13-17) with cancer in selected hospitals in Gujarat. A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design was used with 92 participants (46 in the intervention group and 46 in the control group). The intervention group received six daily sessions of Reiki therapy (21 minutes each), while the control group received standard care. Anxiety was assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores post-intervention in the Reiki group (Mean difference = 8.58, p < 0.001), whereas the control group did not show statistically significant improvement (p = 0.055). Thus, the effectiveness of Reiki therapy in reducing anxiety among adolescents with cancer is reported advocate its integration into holistic pediatric oncology care.
Keywords
Integrative Energy Healing therapy, anxiety, adolescents, cancer, complementary therapy
Citation
Rajeshbhai et al. Bioinformation 21(6): 1755-1759 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
