REIKI AS A NURSING INTERVENTION FOR USERS OF A PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTION

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15951425260614

• Palavras-chave: Reiki; Integrative Practices; Psychiatry.

• Keywords: Reiki; Integrative Practices; Psychiatry.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Reiki is an oriental philosophical technique developed by the Buddhist monk Mikao Usui, which is currently recognized by the Unified Health System (SUS) as an integrative and complementary therapy. This therapy uses attunement symbols with the laying on of hands to influence vital energies (CHI), through the recipient's chakras, providing balance to the body, soul and mind with low risk and low cost. (DE'CARLI, 2014; MORAES et al, 2019) Objective: To describe the therapeutic effects of using Reiki as a nursing intervention for users of a philanthropic institution specializing in mental health care and psychiatry in a municipality in the interior of the state of Goiás. Methodological Path: This is a qualitative descriptive study of the convergent care type and was carried out with the participation of ten patients in the research setting where they were able to experience two Reiki sessions for data collection through a semi-structured instrument. Results: The therapeutic effects of Reiki experienced by users of a psychiatric institution include: pain relief, the presence of positive, beneficial and altruistic emotions as well as well-being, happiness, comfort and tranquillity, and also the desire to "want to see family" or "feel at home" and the "discharge of bad feelings". Final considerations: The need to implement Reiki and other integrative practices in the environment that provides specialized care in mental health and psychiatry is highlighted, due to their great contribution to the well-being of the assisted client, as well as to the autonomy of the professional nurse in implementing these practices in their care prescriptions.