SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
RESEARCH SHOWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY (VAT)​
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Sample of scientific literature on the effects of Vibroacoustic therapy
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Vibroacoustic sound therapy improves pain management and more.
Chris Boyd-Brewer, R. McCaffrey
Holistic Nursing Practice
2004 43 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Research demonstrates the effectiveness of vibroacoustic therapy. Implications for nurses include investigating the possibilities of vibroacoustic therapy in various nursing settings to promote patient well-being and improve the therapeutic environment.
Vibroacoustic treatment for chronic pain and mood disorders in a specialized healthcare setting
Elsa A. Campbell, Jouko Hynynen, E. Ala-Ruona
2017 11 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Patient responses have been recorded using Visual Analog Scales showing positive outcomes on several measures, including pain and mood.
Vibroacoustic Therapy: The Therapeutic Effect of Low Frequency Sound on Specific Physical Disorders and Disabilities
O. Skille, T. Wigram, L. Weekes
1989 25 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Low-frequency sound and music have been particularly effective in treating specific disorders.
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EFFECTS OF VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY IN CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Randomized Control Trial
C. Ailioaie, L. Ailioaie
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
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Conclusions: Vibroacoustic therapy had positive effects in significantly reducing pain.
Influence of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Local Status and Rehabilitation of Post-TKR and Post-THR patients.
Randomized Control Trial
K. Kędzierska, M. Synder, P. Kozlowski
Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja
2021 0 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Vibroacoustic therapy applied topically in post-TKR patients exerts a significant positive effect on reducing pain intensity.
Exploring the use of Vibroacoustic treatment for managing chronic pain and comorbid mood disorders: A mixed methods study
Randomized Control Trial
Elsa A. Campbell, Jouko Hynynen, Birgitta Burger, E. Ala-Ruona
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
2019 5 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Vibroacoustic treatment is beneficial for pain and mood relief.
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Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment
Review
Eha Rüütel, Ivar Vinkel, Moonika Laanetu
Universal Journal of Public Health
2018 4 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Vibroacoustic therapy is suitable for health improvement-related purposes integrated with other health services.
Multidisciplinary Applications of Vibroacoustics – from Clinical Practice and Research to Future Directions
E. Ala-Ruona, Marko Punkanen
2017 5 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Vibroacoustic therapy has been used for over 30 years.
Clinical observation of the therapeutic effect of vibroacoustic therapy in relieving spasticity for children with cerebral palsy
Yin Xian-tao
2010 1 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Vibroacoustic therapy can relieve spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
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RESEARCH SHOWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REIKI
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Sample of scientific literature on the effects of Reiki therapy
REIKI AS AN INTERVENTION IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL AND REHABILITATION-Almost a decade of experience”
2005 6 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: The Windana Society in Melbourne offers supportive, holistic care for clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms from a range of substances. Since September 1992, Reiki has been used as a modality in the Windana drug and alcohol program with considerable success.
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A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health.
Randomized Control Trial
N. Dyer, A. Baldwin, W. Rand
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Published Online: 16 Dec 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0022
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Conclusions: The results from this large-scale multisite effectiveness trial suggest that a single session of Reiki improves multiple variables related to physical and psychological health.
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EFFECTS OF REIKI ON PAIN AND SELECTED AFFECTIVE AND PERSONALITY VARIABLES OF CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENTS
Randomized Control Trial
L. Dressen, S. Singg
1998 59 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: The Reiki Group received ten sessions of Reiki. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Group received ten sessions of relaxation therapy. Control Group received no treatment. Placebo Group received ten sessions of false Reiki. The statistical analysis led to the following conclusions: (1) Reiki is an effective modality for reducing pain, depression, and anxiety. (2) Reiki is effective in enhancing desirable changes in personality and strengthening faith in God. (3) Gains made by Reiki tend to persist over longer periods of time. 4) Attunement seems to be a vital part of Reiki training. (5) Chronically ill patients experiencing stress and pain tend to be receptive to Reiki.
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The effect of reiki on pain: A meta-analysis.
Meta-Analysis
Melike Demir DoÄŸan
Complementary therapies in clinical practice
2018 22 Citations
Semantic Scholar
DOI
The result obtained after the final Reiki application was evaluated in VAS pain score. When Reiki (n = 104) group was compared with control group (n = 108), standardized mean difference was observed to be -0.927 (95% CI: -1.867 to 0.0124). Reiki was observed to cause a statistically significant decrease in VAS score.
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Conclusions: Consequently, this meta-analysis revealed that Reiki was an effective approach in relieving pain.
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A Randomised Controlled Single-Blind Trial of the Efficacy of Reiki at Benefitting Mood and Well-Being
Randomized Control Trial
D. Bowden, L. Goddard, J. Gruzelier
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2011 37 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Considering our two controlled studies as a whole the benefits for symptoms of illness and the replicable benefits for mood should encourage further investigation.
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The Effect of Reiki on Work-Related Stress of the Registered Nurse
Charlotte L Cuneo, Maureen R Curtis Cooper, Carolyn S Drew, Christine Naoum-Heffernan, Tricia Sherman, K. Walz, J. Weinberg
Journal of Holistic Nursing
2011 59 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
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The effect of reiki on pain: A meta-analysis.
Meta-Analysis
Melike Demir DoÄŸan
Complementary therapies in clinical practice
2018 22 Citations
Semantic Scholar
DOI
The result obtained after the final Reiki application was evaluated in VAS pain score. When Reiki (n = 104) group was compared with control group (n = 108), standardized mean difference was observed to be -0.927 (95% CI: -1.867 to 0.0124). Reiki was observed to cause a statistically significant decrease in VAS score.
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Conclusions: Consequently, this meta-analysis revealed that Reiki was an effective approach in relieving pain.
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A Randomised Controlled Single-Blind Trial of the Efficacy of Reiki at Benefitting Mood and Well-Being
Randomized Control Trial
D. Bowden, L. Goddard, J. Gruzelier
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2011 37 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: Considering our two controlled studies as a whole, the benefits for symptoms of illness and the replicable benefits for mood should encourage further investigation.
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The Effect of Reiki on Work-Related Stress of the Registered Nurse
Charlotte L Cuneo, Maureen R Curtis Cooper, Carolyn S Drew, Christine Naoum-Heffernan, Tricia Sherman, K. Walz, J. Weinberg
Journal of Holistic Nursing
2011 59 Citations
Semantic Scholar
Conclusions: Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
An Evaluation of the Subjective Experience of Receiving Reiki: Qualitative Results from a Pragmatic Effectiveness Study.
Randomized Control Trial
N. Dyer, Akleema Ali, A. Baldwin, Sarah Kowalski, W. Rand
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
2022 0 Citations
Semantic Scholar
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Conclusions: The findings from this study suggest that Reiki can elicit a relaxation response and alter emotions and perceptions in such a way as to facilitate a transformative subjective healing experience. Future work will analyze these themes as they relate to changes in symptoms and compare the experience of Reiki with other biofield therapies.​
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