RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION 1. NAME OF THE CANDIDATE AND ADDRESS MS. SILPA. S. DHARAN GOUTHAM COLLEGE OF NURSING, MANJUNATH NAGAR, WEST OF CHORD ROAD, RAJAJINAGAR, BANGALORE 560010. 2. NAME OF THE INSTITUTE GOUTHAM COLLEGE OF NURSING, MANJUNATH NAGAR, WEST OF CHORD ROAD, RAJAJINAGAR, BANGALORE 560010. 3. COURSE OF STUDY AND SUBJECT M.SC NURSING 1 YEAR PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 4. DATE OF ADMISSION TO COURSE 25/09/2010 5. TITLE OF THE TOPIC “A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REIKI THERAPY ON REDUCTION OF DEPRESSION AMONG DEPRESSIVE PATIENTS IN SELECTED 1
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RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION
1. NAME OF THE
CANDIDATE AND
ADDRESS
MS. SILPA. S. DHARAN
GOUTHAM COLLEGE OF NURSING,
MANJUNATH NAGAR, WEST OF
CHORD ROAD, RAJAJINAGAR,
BANGALORE 560010.
2. NAME OF THE
INSTITUTE
GOUTHAM COLLEGE OF NURSING,
MANJUNATH NAGAR, WEST OF
CHORD ROAD, RAJAJINAGAR,
BANGALORE 560010.
3. COURSE OF STUDY AND
SUBJECT
M.SC NURSING
1 YEAR PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
4. DATE OF ADMISSION TO
COURSE
25/09/2010
5. TITLE OF THE TOPIC “A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF REIKI THERAPY
ON REDUCTION OF DEPRESSION
AMONG DEPRESSIVE PATIENTS IN
SELECTED HOSPITAL AT
BANGALORE”.
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6. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK
6.1 NEED FOR STUDY
“Depression is nourished by a lifetime of un grieved and un forgiven hurts”.
Depression is more than just the ‘’blues’’ being ‘’down in the dump’’
or experiencing temporary feeling, sadness in the time to time in our lives. It
is a serious condition that affects a person’s mind and body impacts all
aspects of everyday life. The World Health Organization has predicted that
Depression is the 4th leading contributor to the global burden of disease in
2000. By the year 2020, Depression projected to reach 2nd place of ranking of
DALYS [ Disability adjusted life years] calculated for all ages , both sexes.
Depression estimated to affect 340 million people globally.1
World Health Organization, statistics says that Depression is common,
affective about 340 million people in world wide. Depression is the number
one occupation disease of the 21st century . At its worst, Depression can lead
to suicide atargic fatality associated with the loss of about 850000 lives every
year. In a year nearly 13 million and 14 million people are experiencing
Depressive disorder. 97% people Depression are due to their work, home life
and relationships. Depression among the youth has increased from 2% to12%
in the last five years. Globally 3 out of every 5 visits to the Doctor are for
stress related depression problems. 10% of women experiencing post partum
Depression after birth of a child. 16% adult are affecting in an year. 6 million
elderly people suffer from Depression in world wide.2
NHANES [National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey ] the
prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder [MDD] was significantly greater in
White individuals compared with African Americans[10.4%,7.5%].3
National Institute Of Mental Health ( NIMH) explains this from the
research studies done Americans approximately 6.5% women are suffering
from Depression in every year. Male population 3.3% that will suffer from a
Major Depressive Disorder,4% of childrens also suffering from Depression
combained totaling of 5.3% Americans are suffering from Depression.4
In United States,8.3% of adolescents suffer from Depression and 7
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million women are clinically Depressed and 2.5% of childrens are suffering
from Depression in every year.5
In Countries, prevalence rate of Depression lowest rates are reported
Asian and Southeast Asian Countries. For eg, Taiwan reports less than 2% and
Korea 3% Western Countries typically report higher rates, such as Canada7%,
Newzealand11% and France16%.Also, Countries plagued by protracted civil
war, such as Bosnia and Northern Ireland, reports higher rates of Depression.6
In India the studies have been found that over all prevalence of
Depression was 15% higher in females in 16.3% and in males 13.9% .
Depressed mood is the most common problem of Depression that is 30.8%
tiredness, 30.0% while more severe symptoms such as Suicidal thoughts
[12.4%] speech and motor retardation is 12.4% were less common. The
prevalence of Depression was higher in low income group [5.9%] Prevalence
of Depression is also higher among Divorced 26.5% and Widowed 20%
compared to currently married that is 15.4%. 15% Employees in India are
under stress.7
In Karnataka Statistics says that the prevalence rate of Depression was
11.2% and the overall prevalence of Depressive Disorders among the elderly
of 60 yrs and above was found to 21.7%. The prevalence rate of Depression
among males and females were 19.9% and 22.6% respectively.8
In Bangalore the Garden City of India. Where 9.1% peoples are
estimated to be suffer from Depression. The study findings shows that 25%
men in the Bangalore were Depressed, but only 18% of women were
Depressed and in college age population 20.7%. 9
Reiki therapy is refered to as the ‘’universal life force’’. To bring over
all healing to the body, mind, and spirit. Reiki therapy can help patients
suffering from Depression in several ways. Depression often causes, stress,
fatigue and painful physical symptom that Reiki therapy can help patient learn
to relax and find ways to lower stress levels. Relaxation Techniques can bring
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about a general sense of well being that can ease Depression symptoms.10
A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Reiki therapy in
reducing Depression in Depressive patients. The study, reports and claims
regarding the use and efficacy of Reiki are enumerated and evaluated with the
aim of trying to establish whether Reiki has been used and there for could be
used to treat Depression patients. Depression is a most common mental health
problem, with higher prevalence rates in women and men. The study
concluded that Depression seems to be among the most common conditions
for which patients seeks alternatives like Reiki therapy.11
Considering the above facts and review of literature, investigator felt
that Reiki therapy will reduce the Depression among Depressive patients .So
the researcher has interested to see the effectiveness of Reiki therapy to reduce
Depression among Depressive patients.
6.2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Review of literature is key step in research process. The typical
purpose of analytical a review existing literature is to generate research
question to identify what is known and what is un known about the topic. The
major goal of review of literature is to develop a strong knowledge base to
carry out research scholarly activity.
The extensive review of literature has been done and organized
according to the following three aspects.
1. Studies related to Depression.
2. Studies related to Reiki therapy.
3. Studies related to effectiveness of Reiki therapy in Depressive patients.
1. Studies related to depression:
A Study was conducted to determine the prevalence rate of
Depression. The Study sampled 8449 people between the age group of 15 and
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40 years. The study design controlled for age, gender, educational level and
marital status, allowing researchers to pinpoint differences that could be
accounted to by race/ ethinicity. Based on their responses to the DSM-IIITR
Questionnaire. Depressed subjects were characterized as Major Depressive