At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Volunteer to participate in the study
- ✓Working in shifts for at least three months
- ✕Lavender allergy
- ✕Asthma or bronchitis
- ✕Use of sleep-inducing medications
- ✕Medical diagnosis of attention disorder
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The Effect of Lavender Scent Recommended to the Elderly on Sleep Quality and Physical Balance
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Dry lavender flower scent for Sleeping Disorders and Nursing. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
With aging, deterioration in sleep structure and balance occurs. In particular, individuals over the age of 65 often have sleep problems, and non-pharmacological methods used to solve this problem are much more reliable than pharmacological methods. It is important for nurses who contribute most to their care to regulate and facilitate sleep, which is one of the basic needs of people. Thanks to this study, it is planned to solve the sleep-related problems of elderly individuals by using the sedative and relaxing effect of the lavender plant, which is used in many areas, thus increasing their quality of life, and it is planned to prevent falls by increasing their physical balance controls. This study aims to determine the effect of lavender scent recommended for the elderly in Konya on sleep quality and physical balance. This research is a randomized experimental design with pretest-posttest control group. The research is planned to be carried out between January 2023 and November 2023. The population of the research consists of elderly individuals living in society. In order to determine the sample size, power analysis will be made using the G-Power (v3.1.9.2) program. Personal Information Form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used in data collection. The data obtained as a result of the research; It will be analyzed with IBM SPSS program. p\<0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants in the experimental group will be informed about the effects of lavender scent on sleep and lavender sachets will be given. They will be informed that they should put these lavender sachets in their pillows every day and sleep with a lavender sachet for the next month, and that they should not make any changes in their rooms or beds other than the lavender sachet.