Reiki Before Colonoscopy

The goal of this clinical trial was to learn whether Reiki given before colonoscopy affects patients' anxiety and comfort. The main questions were: Does Reiki reduce anxiety? Does Reiki improve comfort? Researchers compared Reiki with sham Reiki (a procedure designed to resemble Reiki) and routine care. Seventy-six patients were randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Participants: Received one Reiki session, one sham Reiki session, or routine care before colonoscopy Completed questionnaires about anxiety and comfort

Inclusion Criteria: * The study included individuals who applied to the unit for a colonoscopy, were over 18 years of age, * had no vision or hearing problems, * could speak Turkish and communicate verbally, * had no diagnosis of psychiatric illness, did not use narcotic substances, and - - volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with open wounds, * heart rate issues, pacemakers, * those who practice or teach Reiki, or * those who have received training in energy therapies (Reiki, therapeutic touch) and * who underwent a preliminary assessment were not included in the study