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Nurses experience of aromatherapy use with dementia patients experiencing disturbed sleep patterns. An action research project

Berit Johannessen

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MaleAromatherapymedicine.medical_specialtyEvidence-based practiceAttitude of Health PersonnelNursesAnxietyNursingSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersOils VolatilemedicineInsomniaHumansDementiaAction researchPsychiatryPlant Extractsbusiness.industryInternship and Residencymedicine.diseaseNursing HomesLavandulaComplementary and alternative medicineCohortDisturbed sleep patternAnxietyDementiaFemalePerceptionmedicine.symptombusinessAromatherapy

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The purpose of this study was to gain an insight into nurses' experiences of incorporating aromatherapy into the care of residents suffering from dementia, anxiety and disturbed sleep patterns. Twenty-four residents and twelve nurses from four nursing homes participated in an action research study. The use of lavender augustofolia essential oil diffused nightly was perceived as an effective care modality reducing insomnia and anxiety in this patient cohort. Nurses experienced some negative attitudes among colleagues because they considered aromatherapy as not evidence based. Nurses require greater access to evidence based use of Aromatherapy. Further research is needed to study how smell can enhance dementia care.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2013-11-01Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.01.003