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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peppermint aromatherapy (AR) combined with controlled breathing (CB) versus CB alone for relieving postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
- A single-blind randomized control trial was conducted with participants receiving either CB or AR upon their first complaint of PONV, with assessments made 10 minutes after treatment.
- Results showed that while CB was slightly more effective than AR (62.5% vs. 57.7%), both methods may provide relief, with CB being a quick alternative to traditional antiemetics.
Article Abstract
Purpose: With little scientific evidence to support use of aromatherapy for postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) symptoms, this study evaluated controlled breathing with peppermint aromatherapy (AR) and controlled breathing alone (CB) for PONV relief.
Design: A single blind randomized control trial design was used.
Methods: On initial PONV complaint, symptomatic subjects received either CB (n = 16) or AR (n = 26) intervention based on randomization at enrollment. A second treatment was repeated at 5 minutes if indicated. Final assessment occurred 10 minutes post initial treatment. Rescue medication was offered for persistent symptoms.
Findings: Among eligible subjects, PONV incidence was 21.4% (42/196). Gender was the only risk factor contributing to PONV symptoms (P = .0024). Though not statistically significant, CB was more efficacious than AR, 62.5% versus 57.7%, respectively.
Conclusions: CB can be initiated without delay as an alternative to prescribed antiemetics. Data also support use of peppermint AR in conjunction with CB for PONV relief.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2013.09.008 | DOI Listing |
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