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Each moment of touch.

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  • 1Somerset Hospital, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.

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|January 16, 2008
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Reiki, a gentle touch therapy, helps healthcare providers reconnect with patients on a human level. This practice can reintroduce compassionate care into technology-driven medical settings, enhancing the patient experience.

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Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Healthcare Innovation

Background:

  • Modern healthcare systems often prioritize technology over humanistic patient interaction.
  • There is a growing need to re-establish compassionate care within clinical environments.
  • Reiki offers a potential method to bridge the gap between technological advancements and empathetic patient engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Reiki as a method for reintroducing humanistic care in hospitals.
  • To demonstrate how Reiki can reconnect healthcare providers with patients on a humanitarian level.
  • To highlight Reiki's role in balancing technology with compassionate touch in medical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Reiki, a non-invasive touch therapy technique.
  • Implementing Reiki by any healthcare practitioner across various clinical settings.
  • Integrating Reiki through presence, active listening, and gentle touch.

Main Results:

  • Reiki facilitates a more caring and present interaction between providers and patients.
  • The practice is easily learned and applicable in diverse healthcare environments.
  • Reiki effectively counteracts the depersonalizing effects of technology in medicine.

Conclusions:

  • Reiki is a valuable tool for fostering warmth and healing in hospitals.
  • It serves as a practical method to enhance compassionate care delivery.
  • Reiki supports a patient-centered approach by emphasizing human connection through touch.