Abstract
The use of complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) has increased over recent years with healthcare consumers spending billions of healthcare dollars on a variety of CAM therapies. Reiki is an energy-based CAM therapy that is derived from the ancient practices of Tibetan monks. Proponents of Reiki believe that the unblocking or redistribution of the body's natural energy facilitates the body's ability to self-heal.
The purpose of this study was to describe the lived experience of registered nurses who administer Reiki treatments to themselves and/or others. This study used computer-mediated communication to collect the research data from registered nurse Reiki practitioners from all levels of Reiki training.
Sigma Membership
Theta Rho
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Holistic Therapy, Complementary and Alternative Modalities, Self-Healing
Advisor
Barbara J. Patterson
Second Advisor
Lynn Kelly
Third Advisor
Stephen Schectman
Fourth Advisor
Mary B. Walker
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Widener University
Degree Year
2006
Recommended Citation
Robb, Wendy J. Waldspurger, "The lived experience of registered nurse Reiki practitioners: A phenomenologic study using computer mediated communication" (2023). Dissertations. 211.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/211
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-09-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3244768; ProQuest document ID: 304920397. The author still retains copyright.