Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure that is used in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. With developments in present-day technology, it is safe and widely used. This study's aim is to determine the effect of Reiki when applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on levels of anxiety, stress, and comfort. This single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study was held between February and July 2021.
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Visual Analog Scale for Stress (VASS)
Timeframe: "Average of 1 year"
State Anxiety Inventory (SAI)
Timeframe: "Average of 1 year"
Short General Comfort Questionnaire (SGCQ)
Timeframe: "Average of 1 year"