Hartford Hospital: volunteer Reiki programme
The institution reports reduced pain and anxiety and improved sleep in its early pilot programme. Other complementary practices were included; the page does not detail a Reiki-specific controlled trial.
Hartford’s volunteer programme
A volunteer Reiki programme expanded after a 1998 pilot. The institution reports reduced pain/anxiety and better sleep in early evaluation; other complementary practices were included. Patients can request free volunteer support through nurses. The page does not detail a Reiki-specific controlled-trial method.
Editorial perspective
Volunteer attention and positive patient feedback are notable strengths. The institution’s programme evaluation is a valuable example of how wellbeing support was received, not a promise of guaranteed results.