Effects of Reiki in clinical practice: A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Myeong Soo Lee, Max H. Pittler, Edzard Ernst · 2008 · International Journal of Clinical Practice, 62(6), 947-954
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Summary
Systematic review of randomized Reiki trials, concluding that evidence was insufficient to support Reiki as an effective treatment beyond placebo and nonspecific effects.
How this source is used on the map
Core controlled-evidence source for separating possible relaxation/attention benefits from the unproven claim of transmitted healing energy.
Citation record
- Authors
- Myeong Soo Lee, Max H. Pittler, Edzard Ernst
- Year
- 2008
- Publication
- International Journal of Clinical Practice, 62(6), 947-954
- Source type
- Meta-analysis
- Map role
- challenges
- Credibility level
- primary
- Citation status
- Verified
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2008.01729.x
- PubMed
- Recorded
- Not recorded
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