کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2628180 1136410 2013 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Nurses experience of aromatherapy use with dementia patients experiencing disturbed sleep patterns. An action research project
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی طب مکمل و جایگزین
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Nurses experience of aromatherapy use with dementia patients experiencing disturbed sleep patterns. An action research project
چکیده انگلیسی

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.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - Volume 19, Issue 4, November 2013, Pages 209–213
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