Abstract
Objective: To determine the efficacy of this practice in the treatment of diseases with an emphasis on application of the professional nurse. Methods: This is a study by surveying constant literary data on the practice of Reiki in the prevention, treatment and / or cure of diseases. Results: As a final sample were found 6 articles that suited the inclusion criteria, LILACS (2), BDENF (1), MEDLINE (1) e SCIELO (3). In the analysis of the selected articles, it was possible to infer that, as a complementary alternative therapy, Reiki has shown positive results of its application as a search object for the restoration of health. Conclusion: reiki shown to be effective in several issues of care and nursing care providing restoration and improvement of the quality of life of users.