Explore mindfulness as a powerful stress reduction tool for nurses and patients in this informative 25-minute podcast. Learn about various mindfulness techniques, including Reiki, and discover how to integrate these practices into hospital settings. Define mindfulness, explore its different types, and master a breathing technique for stress relief. Gain insights into Reiki and its bedside applications. Delve into scientific research on breath control, subtle energies, and the effects of Reiki on physiological parameters. Access a wealth of additional references to deepen your understanding of mindfulness, biofield therapies, and their impact on healthcare.
Utilizing Mindfulness as a Stress Reduction Tool
Overview
Syllabus
Define Mindfulness
List the types of mindfulness
Perform a breathing technique for stress reduction
Define Reiki and explain how it is used at the bedside
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• Bat N. The effects of reiki on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and stress levels: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021;43:101328.
• Demir Dogan M. The effect of reiki on pain: A meta-analysis [published correction appears in Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 Aug;44:101423]. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018;4-387.
Taught by
OPENPediatrics
