Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2628580 | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In 2003/2007 a randomised controlled trial (RCT) was undertaken into the efficacy of aromatherapy in reducing levels of anxiety amongst palliative care patients. In the study patients were randomised into one of three treatment groups. The participating aromatherapists treated patients according to a strict research protocol. As the trial commenced, the therapists indicated a concern about a potential loss of their holistic principles while undertaking the trial. These genuine concerns formed the impetus to undertake a qualitative study to illuminate the aromatherapists' experience of changing their practice. Findings and discussions are through the themes that emerged. It appears that participating in a RCT does impact on aromatherapists' holistic practice but equally important is their commitment to undertake the research.
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Authors
Gaye Kyle, Di Marks-Maran,