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{"title":"Heat and acupuncture restore mobility in knee osteoarthritis (HARMOKnee): A pragmatic integrated care, randomized controlled study.","authors":"Hui Ping Ng, Chun Yue Tan, Chien Joo Lim, Tong Leng Tan, Su-Yin Yang, Gillian Szu Chew Long, Siang Ing Tan, Yu Chun Chua, Yew Wai Yan, Derrick Bing Quan Soh, Tong Hwee Goh, Pu Jue Ng, Yee Teck Ng, Swee Boey Kuan, Bo Siang Teo, Keng He Kong, Gloria Ho, Hui Qi Koh, Michelle Jessica Pereira, Bryan Yijia Tan","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acupuncture has increasingly gained popularity as alternative approach to conventional care for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) management. We conducted a pragmatic randomized controlled study to evaluate the clinical and health utility outcomes of acupuncture and heat therapy in conjunction with standard care for KOA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Community-ambulating KOA patients of 45 years or older were randomly assigned to the intervention or control (SC) group. The HARMOKnee group received 12 acupuncture and heat treatments in addition to standard care for six weeks. We evaluated the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis and Outcome Score-12 (KOOS-12) at baseline, 6-, 12- and 24-week. Secondary outcomes including Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity (PEG) scores, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), and TCM syndrome differentiation were evaluated. Comparative analysis was performed using mixed-effect models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 101 participants (HARMOKnee=50; SC=51), the mean age was 63.99 ± 7.03 years, and KOA duration was 5.07 ± 6.35 years. There was a significant intervention-time interaction, favouring HARMOKnee group, for the KOOS-12 total score [Coef= 6.43, 95 %CI: 0.72, 12.14; p = 0.027], KOOS-12 quality of life (QOL) domain-score [Coef= 8.50, 95 %CI: 1.28, 15.73; p = 0.021], and PEG overall score [Coef= -1.32, 95 %CI: -2.14, -0.49; p = 0.002] at 6-week. No between-group differences were identified at other time-points. The HARMOKnee group demonstrated considerable pain reduction and improved knee flexion and extension after 12 treatments (0.001 < p < 0.014). This treatment approach markedly enhanced knee flexion in patients with Kidney yang deficiency with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HARMOKnee provides short-term pain-management benefits to KOA patients compared to standard care alone, particularly in patients with Kidney yang deficiency with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"103223"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144793649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential associations of passive and active screen time with academic performance and social function among physically active youth: a cross-sectional analysis.","authors":"Benlu Liao, Maolin Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103226","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While physical activity (PA) provides established benefits for youth (children and adolescents) development, the differential effects of mentally passive versus mentally active screen time (ST) on academic achievement and social behavior among physically active youth remain unclear. This study examined associations between different types of ST and developmental outcomes in youth who met the PA guideline.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from the 2016-2017 National Survey of Children's Health were analyzed, including 9967 participants aged 6-17 years who met the PA guideline (≥ 60 min daily) ST was categorized as mentally passive (TV-based) ST and mentally active (computer-based) ST. Academic achievement was assessed through curiosity, psychological resilience, and memory difficulties. Social behaviors consisted of bullying victimization, friendship difficulties, and argumentative behavior. All data were collected through caregiver-completed questionnaires. Multi-variable logistic regression analyses were conducted, controlling for demographic factors including age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, premature birth and parental education.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mentally passive (TV-based) ST demonstrated predominantly negative associations across all social-cognitive domains. Heavy users (≥4 h daily) showed significantly lower curiosity (OR=0.38, 95 % CI: 0.17-0.89), reduced psychological resilience, nearly four times higher odds of memory difficulties (OR=3.80, 95 % CI: 1.65-8.78), and increased bullying victimization (OR=2.93, 95 % CI: 1.52-5.67). However, mentally active (computer-based) ST showed more complex patterns: light users (<1 h daily) demonstrated higher curiosity and resilience compared to non-users, while heavy users (≥4 h daily) experienced negative outcomes including reduced resilience (OR=0.54, 95 % CI: 0.34-0.87) and increased social difficulties. Both types of ST at high usage levels were associated with increased argumentative behavior (passive ST: OR=2.74, 95 % CI: 1.53-4.91; active ST: OR=2.99, 95 % CI: 1.89-4.74).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Among physically active youth, mentally passive and mentally active ST demonstrate distinct associations with academic and social outcomes. Mentally Passive ST shows predominantly negative associations across all domains, while mentally active ST exhibits potential benefits at low usage but negative effects at high usage levels. These findings suggest that ST recommendations should consider both duration and type of sedentary activities, as PA alone may not fully protect against the adverse effects of excessive ST, particularly mentally passive screen exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"103226"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144798379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative efficacy of acupuncture-related interventions for perimenopausal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and frequentist meta-analysis","authors":"Lei Chen ,&nbsp;Kaiyin Wang ,&nbsp;Wenrui Huang ,&nbsp;XueLian Du","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103250","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of different acupuncture-related interventions for perimenopausal depression and anxiety using a frequentist network meta-analysis, in order to identify the most effective treatment strategies.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Method&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;We systematically searched Chinese and international databases for randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for perimenopausal depression and anxiety. Studies were screened and selected based on predefined PICOS criteria. Two reviewers independently performed study selection, data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, and evaluation of evidence certainty using the CINeMA tool. A frequentist network meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 17.0. Mean differences were used for continuous outcomes and risk ratios for binary outcomes. Heterogeneity and consistency were assessed, and Surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values were calculated to rank the comparative effectiveness of different acupuncture interventions.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Result&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;A total of 54 randomized controlled trials were included, involving 4406 participants. The included studies were predominantly of moderate quality, with few at low or high risk of bias. According to the CINeMA assessment, the certainty of evidence for most pairwise comparisons was rated as low to moderate. Acupuncture-related interventions showed superior efficacy to Western medicine in improving clinical response rates, depressive and anxiety symptoms, menopausal complaints, and hormone levels. For clinical response, the most effective interventions were manual acupuncture (MA) + Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) (RR = 1.52, 95 % CI: 1.12–2.08) and electroacupuncture (EA) + CHM (RR = 1.49, 95 % CI: 1.05–2.12). Regarding depressive symptoms measured by the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), EA + Western medicine (WM) (MD = –5.04, 95 % CI: –6.97 to –3.12) and MA + CHM (MD = –5.69, 95 % CI: –10.47 to –0.92) achieved the greatest reductions. For anxiety symptoms assessed by the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), EA alone significantly reduced scores (MD = –8.40, 95 % CI: –14.31 to –2.49). On the Kupperman Index, MA + WM (MD = –5.37) and MA + CHM (MD = –5.00) were most effective. EA + WM also produced the largest improvement in Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) scores (MD = –9.10). Hormonally, MA + WM significantly increased estradiol (E2) levels (MD = 26.25), while both EA + WM and MA + CHM lowered follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels. SUCRA analysis indicated that EA + WM and MA + CHM consistently ranked among the top treatments across most outcomes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;EA + WM and MA + CHM may be among the most effective acupuncture-based interventions for perimenopausal depression and anxiety. However, given the moderate quality of evidence, further high-quality trials are needed to confirm these findi","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103250"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145136795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multidimensional factors associated with treatment adherence in Type II diabetes: The roles of spiritual well-being and mindfulness","authors":"Bugse Yuceer ,&nbsp;Fatma Ilknur Cinar","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and purpose</h3><div>Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a multifaceted, chronic metabolic condition requiring persistent adherence to treatment for effective management. Previous research has largely emphasized medical and behavioral determinants of adherence, while psychological and spiritual factors remain underexplored. Addressing this gap, the present study examines multidimensional factors associated with treatment adherence among individuals with Type II DM, within the framework of the Multidimensional Adherence Model (MAM), with a particular focus on the roles of mindfulness and spiritual well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 125 patients with Type II DM. Data were collected based on five dimensions within the MAM framework. The study utilized validated instruments, including the Patient Information Form, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Treatment Adherence in Type II DM Scale. The data were analysed using descriptive and correlational statistics and structural equation modelling. In this hypothesized model, the independent variable was mindfulness, the mediator was spiritual well-being, and the dependent variable was treatment adherence.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Treatment adherence was significantly related to patient-related, socio-economic, healthcare system, and condition-related factors. Higher levels of mindfulness and spiritual well-being were positively associated with improved adherence behaviors. Notably, spiritual well-being demonstrated statistically significant indirect association in the link between mindfulness and treatment adherence.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the need for a patient-centered approach to Type II DM care, integrating psychological and spiritual dimensions alongside medical management. Mindfulness and spiritual well-being emerged as key correlates of adherence, emphasizing the importance of holistic care in diabetes treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103251"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145136724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter to Editor: Effects of intermittent fasting diet in overweight and obese postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled clinical trial","authors":"Mahsa Ranjbar,&nbsp;Sakineh Shab-Bidar,&nbsp;Abdolrahman Rostamian,&nbsp;Hamed Mohammadi,&nbsp;Aryan Tavakoli,&nbsp;Kurosh Djafarian","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103249","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103249"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145136748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter to the editor regarding “Effects of intermittent fasting diet in overweight and obese postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled clinical trial” by Ranjbar et al.","authors":"Zhe-Kai Ying,&nbsp;Tian-Chen Lin,&nbsp;Jian-Nong Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103248","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103248"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality in hospitalized cardiac patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials","authors":"Cui Ye ,&nbsp;Xuan Huang ,&nbsp;Ziyu Wang ,&nbsp;Shufang Zuo ,&nbsp;Lu Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To evaluate the effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality in hospitalized cardiac patients, taking into account factors such as participant age, type of essential oil, dosage, treatment duration, and daily frequency of use.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic search and screening of literature on the effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality in hospitalized cardiac patients, published as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in Chinese and English from inception to 8 August, 2025, was conducted across eight databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, CBM, VIP, and Wanfang. The methodological quality of the included studies was independently and critically assessed by two reviewers using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for RCTs. Relevant data were extracted using pre-designed forms and analyzed with STATA 17.0.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of nine studies comprising 13 trials with 740 hospitalized cardiac patients were included. The results indicated that aromatherapy with single essential oils was moderately effective in improving sleep quality in these patients [SMD = -0.74, 95 % CI (-1.06, − 0.42), <em>p</em> = 0.003]. Subgroup analyses revealed significant improvements when patients were aged ≥ 60 years [SMD = -1.08, 95 %CI (-1.91,-0.24), P = 0.012], when Rosa damascena essential oil was used [SMD = -1.43, 95 %CI (-2.73,-0.13), P = 0.031], when the dosage was &gt; 3 drops [SMD = -1.10, 95 %CI (-1.87,-0.32), P = 0.005], or when the treatment duration was ≥ 3 days [SMD = -0.99, 95 %CI (-1.59,-0.38), P = 0.001]. No adverse events were reported.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study reveals that single essential oils are effective in improving sleep quality in hospitalized cardiac patients and can be recommended as a complementary therapy to improve sleep quality in this population.</div></div><div><h3>Registration</h3><div>PROSPERO: CRD42024535895.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103247"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145130286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of mindfulness meditation on blood pressure and quality of life in patients with intradialytic hypertension during haemodialysis: A randomised controlled trial","authors":"Yongyao Wu ,&nbsp;Qiaojing Xia ,&nbsp;Yiyi Gao ,&nbsp;Chao Zhang ,&nbsp;Pengjie Xu ,&nbsp;Haojie Zhang ,&nbsp;Gao Chao ,&nbsp;Rizhen Yu ,&nbsp;Jiang Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on blood pressure changes and quality of life in patients with intradialytic hypertension (IDH) during haemodialysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This single-blind, randomised controlled trial involved 69 patients with IDH undergoing maintenance haemodialysis at Lihuili Hospital in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, between August and December 2024. Patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 34) receiving mindfulness meditation and a control group (n = 35) receiving standard care. Blood pressure and quality of life were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>During haemodialysis, the intervention group exhibited significantly lower systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, as well as pulse rate, than the control group (p &lt; 0.001). Quality of life, assessed using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form 36, improved significantly in the intervention group across multiple dimensions, including physical function, role limitations due to physical problems, bodily pain, general health, energy/fatigue, emotional well-being and sleep (p &lt; 0.05). However, no significant improvement was observed in social function (p &gt; 0.05). Laboratory tests showed a significant reduction in serum homocysteine levels in the intervention group (p &lt; 0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions was significantly lower in the intervention group (11.76 %) than in the control group (45.71 %, p &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Mindfulness meditation can effectively improve IDH in patients undergoing haemodialysis and substantially enhance their quality of life. As a non-pharmacological intervention, mindfulness meditation is safe and easy to implement, offering a new therapeutic option for patients with IDH.</div></div><div><h3>Trial Registration</h3><div>ISRCTN82788940, Registration date: 29/10/2024</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103245"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Boram Lee ,&nbsp;Chan-Young Kwon ,&nbsp;Yoon Kyoung Jeong ,&nbsp;Roberta Sclocco ,&nbsp;Braden Kuo ,&nbsp;Vitaly Napadow ,&nbsp;Jun-Hwan Lee ,&nbsp;Hojun Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a potential noninvasive treatment for functional dyspepsia (FD). We aimed to systematically analyze the clinical evidence of taVNS for FD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Eight databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using taVNS in patients with FD published by June 27, 2024. The primary outcome was dyspepsia symptoms, whereas the secondary outcomes were the total effective rate (TER), quality of life, anxiety, depression, and incidence of adverse events. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE methodology. Detailed information on the taVNS parameters and the suggested underlying mechanism were also extracted.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Six RCTs with 716 participants were included. Compared to the sham intervention, taVNS significantly improved dyspepsia symptoms, quality of life, and clinician-rated anxiety and depression with moderate certainty of evidence. The TER based on dyspepsia symptoms was also significantly higher with high certainty of evidence. When taVNS was used as an add-on therapy, dyspepsia symptoms were significantly improved with moderate certainty of evidence. No serious adverse events related to taVNS were reported. The stimulation sites for taVNS were concha and tragus, with common pulse frequencies of 25 or 20 Hz twice a day for 2–4 weeks. Gastric accommodation, electrogastrogram, heart rate variability, and functional magnetic resonance imaging were measured to explore the mechanism of taVNS.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Considering the certainty of the evidence, taVNS can improve dyspepsia symptoms, quality of life, anxiety, and depression in patients with FD without serious adverse events. Additional high-quality studies are needed to establish optimal treatment protocols.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103243"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How important are meditation and spirituality in Reiki practice?","authors":"Ann Linda Baldwin ,&nbsp;Vicky McLelland ,&nbsp;Duncan Cross ,&nbsp;Nicole Braveman","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Meditation and spirituality can enhance the well-being of allopathic healthcare providers and the quality of care they deliver but little is known about holistic healers, such as Reiki practitioners. Two surveys were developed to ascertain whether Reiki practitioners routinely use meditative and spiritual disciplines to strengthen their practice.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The surveys were promoted through email using Mailchimp and Facebook to all members of UK Reiki Federation (about 1800) and through several other Facebook groups with a global reach. An online survey tool, SurveyMonkey, was used to collect the survey data and MS Excel to analyze it.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Most respondents were white, heterosexual females, middle aged or older, residing in the UK or USA, trained to Reiki Master level. Over one third were Christian and another third affiliated with various non-established beliefs. Most participants experienced a spiritual connection when they practiced Reiki, which opened them to a higher power, and they thought this connection enhanced their self-development. Seventy-nine percent believed that Reiki spirit guides provide personal guidance, support, and assistance. Ninety-five percent meditated weekly from one to seven times a week and most believed that meditation increased their connection and ability to channel, Reiki.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Most respondents to the surveys routinely use meditation and spiritual connection to strengthen their Reiki practice and enhance their ability to channel Reiki to patients or clients. This information may stimulate inclusion of meditation and spirituality in the training of holistic healthcare professionals and help them communicate more effectively with their clients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":"94 ","pages":"Article 103246"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}