Aromatherapy for Post-operative Anxiety and Pain After Primary Unilateral Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on postoperative anxiety and pain in total knee replacement patients. The primary research questions are: Does Lavender-Peppermint Aromatherapy reduce post operative anxiety in patients after primary total knee replacement when compared to placebo? Does Lavender-Peppermint Aromatherapy reduce post operative pain in patient after primary total knee replacement when compared to placebo? Participants will be assigned to one of the following groups at random: * Intervention: Aromatherapy with the lavender-peppermint scent * Control: Aromatherapy with the almond oil scent Participants will also be asked to complete pre- and post-operative questionnaires. Researchers will compare both groups (intervention vs control) to see if aromatherapy reduces post-operative anxiety and/or pain.

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