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Aromatherapy for Management of Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea in the Acute Care Setting
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Elequil aromatab for Effectiveness of Aromatherapy. Completed, enrolled 94 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this interventional study is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on an acute care unit and whether it is effective in decreasing physical or emotional stressors that occur as a hospitalized patient. This study aimed to expand the limited literature on aromatherapy use in hospitalized adults and its effectiveness in decreasing pain, anxiety, and nausea. The hypothesis was that use of aromatherapy would decrease pain, anxiety and nausea in hospitalized adults and increase patient satisfaction. While there is anecdotal evidence of its efficacy, few studies exist evaluating its effectiveness within peer-reviewed journals, specifically on acute care medical surgical units.
Study Details
Timeline
Arms & Interventions
Interventional aromatherapy tab used to deliver inhaled aromatherapy to participants
Interventions
Aromatherapy impregnated tab utilized to dispense inhaled scent for the study