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Using Reiki to decrease memory and behavior problems in mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's disease.

Stephen E Crawford1, V Wayne Leaver, Sandra D Mahoney

  • 1Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, Perry, ME, USA. phadrus@ptc-me.net

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|November 18, 2006
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Reiki treatment shows promise for improving memory and behavior in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's patients. This study found significant improvements in mental functioning and behavior after Reiki sessions.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) present significant challenges.
  • Memory and behavior deficiencies are common symptoms requiring effective interventions.
  • Reiki, an energy healing technique, has been anecdotally reported to aid various conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically investigate the efficacy of Reiki treatment for memory and behavior deficiencies in patients with MCI or mild AD.
  • To assess the impact of Reiki on cognitive function and behavioral problems.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing Reiki recipients to a control group.
  • Participants (n=24, aged 60-80) with scores of 20-24 on the Annotated Mini-Mental State Examination (AMMSE) received four weekly Reiki treatments.

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  • Cognitive function and memory/behavior problems were assessed using the AMMSE and Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist (RMBPC) pre- and post-intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Reiki treatment resulted in statistically significant improvements in mental functioning, as measured by the AMMSE.
    • Significant improvements were also observed in memory and behavior problems, assessed by the RMBPC.
    • This study contributes to the limited empirical data available on Reiki's effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Reiki treatment demonstrates potential as a non-pharmacological approach for managing behavioral and memory issues in MCI and mild AD patients.
    • The low cost and potential to reduce medication and hospitalization needs highlight Reiki's societal value.
    • Further research is warranted to validate these promising findings.