Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:24 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:26 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06364436
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-27
First Post:
2024-04-04
Brief Title:
Distant Reiki Therapy on Postpartum Period Fatigue and Depression
Sponsor:
Aksaray University
Organization:
Aksaray University
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Distant Reiki Therapy on the Postpartum Fatigue and Depression Risk A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki therapy applied to women in the postpartum period on the risk of fatigue and postpartum depression
Detailed Description:
The postpartum period is a process in which the reproductive organs return to their prenatal state during the six weeks after birth physiological and anatomical changes as well as physical social and emotional changes occur in the woman and new roles and responsibilities are learned Most of the problems seen in this period appear in the first days and continue for periods ranging from six weeks to a year Risk factors such as hormonal changes seen in the postpartum period in women having a first baby stressful life events insufficient social support and problems in relationships with the spouse cause sleep disruption and fatigue and therefore can negatively affect the psychological health of the woman
While many women easily adapt to the physiological psychological and social changes that occur with pregnancy and birth psychological problems at various levels occur in women who cannot adapt One of the psychological problems that develop during this period is postpartum depression Postpartum depression develops due to biological psychological and socio-cultural factors can be seen within the first year after birth disrupts the health of the mother and the family and is characterized by symptoms such as sadness hopelessness weight changes chronic fatigue feelings of worthlessness or guilt and difficulty in thinking and concentrating It is a mental illness that is serious and requires treatment When symptoms of fatigue and depression in the postpartum period are not noticed early and the woman is not provided with the support she needs this makes it difficult for women to adapt to the postpartum period
According to the holistic care philosophy which has an important place in nursing and accepts that the whole is more than the sum of its parts nurses should handle the individuals they care for with a holistic approach that includes physical health as well as emotional mental and spiritual well-being For this reason in addition to pharmacological methods applied to reduce the fatigue levels of women in the postpartum period and reduce the risk of depression complementary and alternative therapy methods such as massage listening to music acupressure relaxation exercises and Reiki are also used in nursing research Reiki one of these alternative therapy methods is based on the principle that a blockage or congestion in one of the energy centers such as the head neck chest abdominal cavity and groin causes physical and psychological disorders Reiki a Japanese word means life energy that exists everywhere Reiki therapy has been defined as a complementary health approach in which the practitioner places hisher hands on or just above a person to direct universal energy to the receiving individual Reiki one of the healing methods based on life energy is increasingly used in nursing studies In studies conducted in the field of womens health in the literature It has been determined that Reiki applied to female patients undergoing outpatient surgery before the operation reduces heart rate systolic blood pressure and anxiety levels and reduces pain and analgesic use after abdominal hysterectomy In studies conducted on the use of Reiki therapy in the postpartum period Reiki applied to the post-cesarean intervention group on the first and second post-operative days reduced pain intensity analgesic need and anxiety level but had no effect on vital signs it was found to reduce pain after cesarean section and it was not effective in reducing pain after cesarean section
Although Reiki therapy has been proven to be effective in coping with many symptoms studies on its effect on the level of fatigue and depression in the postpartum period are limited It is predicted that Reiki will reduce the risk of depression by reducing the fatigue of women in the postpartum period and causing spiritual relaxation due to its advantages such as not being an invasive procedure ease of application and having no negative effects For this reason the research was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki therapy applied to women in the postpartum period on the risk of fatigue and postpartum depression
While many women easily adapt to the physiological psychological and social changes that occur with pregnancy and birth psychological problems at various levels occur in women who cannot adapt One of the psychological problems that develop during this period is postpartum depression Postpartum depression develops due to biological psychological and socio-cultural factors can be seen within the first year after birth disrupts the health of the mother and the family and is characterized by symptoms such as sadness hopelessness weight changes chronic fatigue feelings of worthlessness or guilt and difficulty in thinking and concentrating It is a mental illness that is serious and requires treatment When symptoms of fatigue and depression in the postpartum period are not noticed early and the woman is not provided with the support she needs this makes it difficult for women to adapt to the postpartum period
According to the holistic care philosophy which has an important place in nursing and accepts that the whole is more than the sum of its parts nurses should handle the individuals they care for with a holistic approach that includes physical health as well as emotional mental and spiritual well-being For this reason in addition to pharmacological methods applied to reduce the fatigue levels of women in the postpartum period and reduce the risk of depression complementary and alternative therapy methods such as massage listening to music acupressure relaxation exercises and Reiki are also used in nursing research Reiki one of these alternative therapy methods is based on the principle that a blockage or congestion in one of the energy centers such as the head neck chest abdominal cavity and groin causes physical and psychological disorders Reiki a Japanese word means life energy that exists everywhere Reiki therapy has been defined as a complementary health approach in which the practitioner places hisher hands on or just above a person to direct universal energy to the receiving individual Reiki one of the healing methods based on life energy is increasingly used in nursing studies In studies conducted in the field of womens health in the literature It has been determined that Reiki applied to female patients undergoing outpatient surgery before the operation reduces heart rate systolic blood pressure and anxiety levels and reduces pain and analgesic use after abdominal hysterectomy In studies conducted on the use of Reiki therapy in the postpartum period Reiki applied to the post-cesarean intervention group on the first and second post-operative days reduced pain intensity analgesic need and anxiety level but had no effect on vital signs it was found to reduce pain after cesarean section and it was not effective in reducing pain after cesarean section
Although Reiki therapy has been proven to be effective in coping with many symptoms studies on its effect on the level of fatigue and depression in the postpartum period are limited It is predicted that Reiki will reduce the risk of depression by reducing the fatigue of women in the postpartum period and causing spiritual relaxation due to its advantages such as not being an invasive procedure ease of application and having no negative effects For this reason the research was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki therapy applied to women in the postpartum period on the risk of fatigue and postpartum depression
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None