Healthcare systems are increasingly looking to integrate aromatherapy (essential oils) as a safe, low-cost, and nonpharmacologic option for patient care to reduce pain, nausea, and anxiety and to improve sleep. This article describes the development and implementation of a healthcare system-wide program of nurse-delivered essential oil therapeutic interventions to inpatients throughout an acute care setting. In addition, we provide lessons learned for nursing administrators interested in developing similar nurse-delivered aromatherapy programs.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000327 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
The effectiveness of nurse-delivered aromatherapy in an acute care setting.
Complement Ther Med
April 2016
Integrative Health Research Center, Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health, 2925 Chicago Avenue South, Mail Route 10039, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321, United States, United States. Electronic address:
Objective: To examine the use and effectiveness of essential oil therapeutic interventions on pain, nausea, and anxiety, when provided by nurses to patients in acute hospital settings across a large health system. This study expands upon the limited body of literature on aromatherapy use among inpatients.
Design: Retrospective, effectiveness study using data obtained from electronic health records.
Development of a Health System-Based Nurse-Delivered Aromatherapy Program.
J Nurs Adm
April 2016
Author Affiliations: Registered Nurse (Ms Joswiak), Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, United Hospital, Saint Paul; Registered Nurse (Ms Kinney), Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis; Senior Scientific Advisor (Dr Johnson), Research Coordinator (Ms Kolste), Associate Scientific Advisor (Ms Griffin), Scientific Advisor (Ms Rivard), Director (Dr Dusek), Integrative Health Research Center, Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Healthcare systems are increasingly looking to integrate aromatherapy (essential oils) as a safe, low-cost, and nonpharmacologic option for patient care to reduce pain, nausea, and anxiety and to improve sleep. This article describes the development and implementation of a healthcare system-wide program of nurse-delivered essential oil therapeutic interventions to inpatients throughout an acute care setting. In addition, we provide lessons learned for nursing administrators interested in developing similar nurse-delivered aromatherapy programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!