Effect Of Aromatherapy Massage Research Articles

The effects of aromatherapy massage given to patients after colorectal cancer surgery on symptom management: A randomized controlled study

Background and PurposeIt was aimed to investigate the effects of massage with or without aromatherapy given to patients after colorectal cancer surgery on symptom management in the first three postoperative days. Materials and methodsThis study was carried out with a pretest-posttest randomized controlled design. The study included the aromatherapy massage group (AG; n = 30), the classical massage group (MG; n = 30), and one control group (CG; n = 30). A blend of sweet almond oil, lavender, chamomile, and ginger oil was used in AG. Massage was applied to the foot area, and 20 min of classical massage was performed. Before the pretest, the participants were blinded by not informing them about their group allocations. The analyses were carried out using parametric methods. ResultsPostoperative pain varied significantly over time in all three groups (AG: p = 0.007; η2 = 0.150/MG: p = 0.008; η2 = 0.559/CG: p = 0.017; η2 = 0.132). Anxiety was found to differ between CG and AG and between CG and MG (p < 0.05). In all three groups, nausea-vomiting scores significantly decreased over time (AG: p = 0.002; η2 = 0.211/MG: p = 0.004; η2 = 0.164/CG: p = 0.021; η2 = 0.125). Sleep quality was significantly higher in the massage groups than in the control group only on the second postoperative day (p = 0.011). ConclusionAromatherapy massage had no significant effect on pain, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting compared to MG and CG, and sleep quality was higher in the massage groups compared to CG only on the second postoperative day. On the first three postoperative days, the post-intervention anxiety levels of AG and MG were lower than those of CG. Clinicaltrials.gov.idNCT04810299.

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Restless Leg Syndrome and Quality of Life among Patients undergoing Hemodialysis

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Restless Leg Syndrome and Quality of Life among Patients undergoing Hemodialysis

Effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage on Sleep Quality and Physiological Parameters of Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient

Effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage on Sleep Quality and Physiological Parameters of Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Chamomile Oil versus Lavender Oil on Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients: randomized controlled clinical trial

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Chamomile Oil versus Lavender Oil on Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients: randomized controlled clinical trial

The effects of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on neuropathic pain and quality of life in diabetic patients: A randomized clinical trial

Objectiveto determine massage lavender essential oil on neuropathic pain and quality of life in diabetic patients. MethodsA randomized three-group control trial with the pre-post design was performed from 2019 to 2020 on 75 diabetic neuropathic patients. The patients were randomly allocated into aromatherapy (n = 26), placebo (n = 26), and control (n = 26) groups. Patients in the intervention group used 2.5 cc of 3% lavender oil on their feet as a gentle massage for 10 min every night before bedtime for a month. Data collected using the Visual analog scale (VAS), Douleur Neuropathic 4 (DN4) and Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF36). ResultsThe mean difference of pain scores in short-term and long-term in the aromatherapy group was significantly reduced compared to the placebo and control groups (P < 0.001).In addition, after four weeks, a significant increase was found in the QoL domains in the aromatherapy group (P < 0.001). ConclusionAromatherapy massage with lavender oil helped reduce neuropathic pain two to four weeks after the intervention and improved the patients' QoL without causing any side effects. Thus, nurses are recommended to use it as a complementary method to reduce neuropathic pain and improve patients’ QoL.

Effect of aromatherapy massage by orange essential oil on post-cesarean anxiety: a randomized clinical trial

Many women in recent years have been willing to undergo puncture surgery for childbirth, which, like other surgeries, has physical and psychological side effects such as incision, infertility, chronic pain, and anxiety. Therefore, it is important to reduce and improve these side effects. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of foot massage with orange essential oil on anxiety in women undergoing cesarean section. This randomized clinical trial study was conducted in 2019 on 80 women referred to Bahar Shahroud Hospital after cesarean section surgery. The samples were divided into two groups by intervention (foot massage with orange essential oil) and control (foot massage without orange essential oil). The Spielberger scale was used to determine anxiety scores after cesarean section. In the intervention group, the feet were massaged with orange essential oil, and in the control group, the orange essential oil massage was performed without oil. Anxiety before, immediately after, and 60min after the intervention was measured and evaluated in both groups. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Significant levels were considered for all statistical tests (p<0.05). The anxiety score before the intervention in the two groups of intervention and control was 57.12±3.12 and 57.07±3.54, respectively, which were not significantly different, but immediately after the intervention, the anxiety scores in both groups decreased significantly so that there was a further decrease in the intervention group (52.10±4.75 and 56.02±3.77), 1h after the intervention, the anxiety score in the intervention group decreased compared to the previous stage and increased in the control group (50.40±3.74 and 56.85±4.27). Foot massage with orange essential oil can probably be effective as a proper nursing intervention in reducing anxiety after cesarean section surgery.

아로마 마사지가 고등학생들의 심리적 안정감에 미치는 영향

아로마 마사지가 고등학생들의 심리적 안정감에 미치는 영향

Comparison the effects of inhalation and massage aromatherapy with lavender and sweet orange on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a randomized clinical trial.

Fatigue, regardless of the causes, could leave a negative impact on individual performance. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of inhalation and massage aromatherapy with lavender and sweet orange on fatigue among hemodialysis patients. This study was a randomized controlled trial. The patients (96 patients) were allocated to three groups (control, an inhalation aromatherapy, and an aromatherapy massage group). A demographic questionnaire as well as the rhoten fatigue scale (RFS) was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistics using SPSS version 18. Before the intervention, there was no significant difference among the groups regarding fatigue level (p=0.54). However, eight and 16weeks after the study, the levels of fatigue in both experimental groups were significantly lower than the control group (p<0.05). Interventions with essential oils are effective in reducing fatigue in hemodialysis patients, although the effects of aromatherapy massage on fatigue are stronger than the effects of inhalation aromatherapy.

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Quality of Sleep in the Palliative Care Ward: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ContextThere is little evidence of the effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in palliative care despite its popularity. ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a 30-minute single session of aromatherapy massage at night time on quality of sleep and fatigue in palliative care. MethodsA randomized controlled trial from January 2018 to March 2019. After being stratified by sex, participants were randomly assigned to an aromatherapy massage group and a control group. The effects of aromatherapy massage were evaluated on the massage day and the next day using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire and the Brief Fatigue Inventory. ResultsOf the 74 participants, data of 27 participants in the treatment group and 30 participants in the control group were analyzed. Analysis of covariance indicated that quality of sleep and fatigue did not improve owing to the aromatherapy massage, although usual fatigue in preceding 24 hours and enjoyment of life subscales of the Brief Fatigue Inventory showed signs of contribution (P = 0.07 and 0.09, respectively). Post hoc analyses indicated that higher age and performance status were factors with moderate correlation with better sleep (P = 0.03; r = 0.45 and P = 0.03; r = 0.40, respectively), and that older patients tended to experience greater improvement in fatigue (P = 0.02; r = −0.47). ConclusionA single aromatherapy massage session is no more effective than not having a massage in improving sleep quality in palliative care settings. However, older patients and those in poor health conditions may benefit from aromatherapy massage.

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Occupational Stress of Female Nurses: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective. This work sought to determine the effectiveness of an aerobic exercise program on the occupational stress of nurses.Methods. Prevention-type controlled clinical trial carried out with the participation of 60 nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Randomly, the nurses were assigned to the experimental group or to the control group. The intervention consisted in an aerobic exercise program lasting three months with three weekly sessions one hour each. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) questionnaire measured occupational stress with 35 questions, each with five Likert-type response options, which can have a maximum score of 175 points; higher scores meant lower levels of occupational stress. The HSE was evaluated during three moments: upon registering, after finishing the exercise program (week 8), and two months after terminating the intervention (week 16).Results. The level of occupational stress was the same in the experimental and control groups during registration (86.2 vs. 86.3). Upon finishing the aerobic exercise program (week 8), the experimental group showed a higher score than the control group (119.7 vs. 86.2, p<0.01), with this score diminishing after two months of having ended the intervention (91.4 vs. 85.8, p=0.061).Conclusion. The aerobic exercise program was associated to decreased work stress of nurses in the experimental group compared to the control group at eight weeks, but this difference did not persist when the experimental group did not continue with the program.

The effects of aromatherapy massage on improvement of anxiety among patients receiving palliative care: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background:Anxiety in patients receiving palliative care is a noteworthy concern because it may affect their quality of life. Aromatherapy has been widely utilized to improve anxiety among patients receiving palliative care.Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of anxiety improvement in patients receiving palliative care by comparing the intervention group (aromatherapy massage) with the control group (common massage alone).Methods:A literature search was performed using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, MEDLINE, and CINAHL for all related studies from inception through November 30, 2018 without restriction on language. A quantitative synthesis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to compare the difference in effectiveness scores between the aromatherapy massage and only common massage groups by employing a random-effect model.Results:We included three RCTs with a total of 160 participants (81 in the intervention group and 79 in the control group) in our systematic review and conducted a quantitative synthesis. The secondary data from the reviewed trials were then pooled using a random-effect model. Anxiety (mean difference = −2.60 [95% confidence interval: −7.82, 2.63], P = .33) was assessed using anxiety scores from the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.Conclusion:Compared with common massage alone, aromatherapy massage does not provide significant effectiveness of anxiety improvement among patients receiving palliative care.

CN58 - Effect of aromatherapy massage on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain and fatigue in patients receiving oxaliplatin

CN58 - Effect of aromatherapy massage on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain and fatigue in patients receiving oxaliplatin

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Lavender and Chamomile Oil on the Intensity of Background Pain in Burn Patients

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Lavender and Chamomile Oil on the Intensity of Background Pain in Burn Patients

The Effect of Aromatherapy Massage and Meridian Massage on Premenstrual Syndrome, Dysmenorrhea and Change of Abdominal Temperature of Female University Students

The Effect of Aromatherapy Massage and Meridian Massage on Premenstrual Syndrome, Dysmenorrhea and Change of Abdominal Temperature of Female University Students

The effects of aromatherapy massage on fatigue and sense

The effects of aromatherapy massage on fatigue and sense

Effects of aromatherapy massage with plant extracts in the improvement of rehabilitation in women with postpartum depression

Objective To explore the effects of aromatherapy massage with plant extracts in the improvement of rehabilitation in women with postpartum depression.Methods 85 puerperas with full-term delivery and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of 10 to 20 were randomly divided into a control group (42 puerperas) and a study group (43 puerperas).The control group received the conventional postnatal care,while the study group received aromatherapy massage with plant extracts from postnatal 24 h to day 42 in addition to the conventional care.The community full escort health management was performed on all the puerperas; the puerperas were tracked by using community-hospital-individual system.The scores on the EPDS and PSQI were compared between the two groups on days 1,7,14,28,42,60 and 90 after delivery,and the index of growth and development was compared in the infants on days 28,60,and 90 after birth.Results The scores on the EPDS and PSQI in puerperas on day 7 and the index of growth and development in the infants on day 28 after birth were significantly better in the study group than in the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusions Aromatherapy massage with plant extracts combined with psychological counseling can effectively improve depression in puerperas,increase sleep quality,and relieve symptoms of depression,and has a good role in promoting the growth and development of infants. Key words: Postpartum depression; Plant extracts; Acupoint massage; Rehabilitation; Effect

The effect of aromatherapy massage on the psychological symptoms of postmenopausal Iranian women

Menopausal symptoms experienced by women vary widely, and while many women transition through menopause with manageable symptoms, others experience severe symptoms, which may impair their quality of life. A randomized clinical trial was conducted to determine the effect of aromatherapy massage on psychological symptoms during menopause. The study population comprised 90 women. Each subject in the aromatherapy massage group received 30 min aromatherapy sessions with aroma oil, twice a week, for four weeks; each subject in the massage therapy group received the same treatment with odorless oil, while no treatment was provided to subjects in the control group. The outcome measures were psychological symptoms, as obtained through the psychological subscale of the Menopause Rating Scale. A total of 87 women were evaluated. A statistically significant difference was found between the participants' pre- and post-application psychological score in intervention groups, whereas the score in the control group did not differ significantly. Aromatherapy massage decreased the psychological score MD: -3.49 (95% Confidence Interval of Difference: -4.52 to -2.47). Massage therapy also decreased the psychological score MD: -1.20 (95% Confidence Interval of Difference: -2.19 to -0.08). To distinguish the effect of aromatherapy from massage separately, we compared the reduction in the psychological score. Aromatherapy massage decreased the psychological score more than massage therapy MD: -2.29 (95% Confidence Interval of Difference: -3.01 to -0.47). Both aromatherapy massage and massage were effective in reducing psychological symptoms, but, the effect of aromatherapy massage was higher than massage.

2357 – Menopausal symptoms correlated factors in 45–60 years old women, tehran, 2011

Women through menopause experience symptoms such as psychological, which may impair the overall quality of life and could prevent by complementary therapy. To determine effect of massage and aromatherapy massage on Postmenopausal psychological symptoms. In this Randomized Clinical Trial, 90 healthy volunteer menopause women, whom attended main referral gynecology hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were involved in two Intervention and control groups (Year 2011) Aromatherapy massage received 30-min aromatherapy massage sessions with aroma oil, twice a week for four weeks, massage group, received same treatment with plane oil, and control group received no intervention. Tools have two main parts; 1) Personal characteristics, 2) Psychological symptoms scale, as obtained through psychological sub scale of Menopause Rating Scale, which was measured before intervention and at the end of interventions. There were significant difference between participants’ pre-application and post-application psychological score in two intervention's groups (p < 0.001), whereas the score in the control group did not differ significantly. Also there were higher significant effect in aromatherapy massage (p < 0.001). Results demonstrated that both aromatherapy massage and massage therapy were effective in reducing psychological symptoms during menopause, but the effect of aromatherapy massage was higher than massage therapy. This study was supported by Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Vice Chancellor for Research), Year 2011–2012.

Aromatherapy as an Adjuvant Treatment in Cancer Care – A Descriptive Systematic Review

Claims of benefits of aromatherapy for cancer patients include reduced anxiety levels and relief of emotional stress, pain, muscular tension and fatigue. The objective of this paper is to provide an updated descriptive, systematic review of evidence from pre-clinical and clinical trials assessing the benefits and safety of aromatherapy for cancer patients. Literature databases such as Medline (via Ovid), the Cochrane database of systematic reviews, Cochrane Central were searched from their inception until October 2010. Only studies on cancer cells or cancer patients were included. There is no long lasting effect of aromatherapy massage, while short term improvements were reported for general well being, anxiety and depression up to 8 weeks after treatment. The reviewed studies indicate short-term effects of aromatherapy on depression, anxiety and overall wellbeing. Specifically, some clinical trials found an increase in patient-identified symptom relief, psychological wellbeing and improved sleep. Furthermore, some found a short-term improvement (up to 2 weeks after treatment) in anxiety and depression scores and better pain control. Although essential oils have generally shown minimal adverse effects, potential risks include ingesting large amounts (intentional misuse); local skin irritation, especially with prolonged skin contact; allergic contact dermatitis; and phototoxicity from reaction to sunlight (some oils). Repeated topical administration of lavender and tea tree oil was associated with reversible prepubertal gynecomastia.

Aromatherapy Massage on the Abdomen for Alleviating Menstrual Pain in High School Girls: A Preliminary Controlled Clinical Study

This study investigated the alleviating effects of aromatherapy massage and acetaminophen on menstrual pain in Korean high school girls. Subjects were divided into two groups: the aromatherapy massage (treatment) group (n = 32) and the acetaminophen (control) group (n = 23). Aromatherapy massage was performed on subjects in the treatment group. The abdomen was massaged once using clary sage, marjoram, cinnamon, ginger, and geranium in a base of almond oil. The level of menstrual pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale at baseline and twenty-four hours afterward. The reduction of menstrual pain was significantly higher in the aromatherapy group than in the acetaminophen group. Using multiple regression, aromatherapy massage was found to be more highly associated with reduction in the level of menstrual pain than acetaminophen. These finding suggest that aromatherapy massage may be an effective treatment for menstrual pain in high school girls. However, it could not be verified whether the positive effects derived from the aromatherapy, the massage, or both. Further rigorous studies should be conducted using more objective measures.