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Rajabi R, Majidi Y, Mojab F, Sadeghi A, Ismaili R. The Effect of Lavender Scent on Satisfaction, Pain Intensity, and Physiological Indicators in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025; 35 (247) :61-73
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Background and purpose: Undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered a stressful experience for patients. Lavender essential oil, known for its calming properties, may be effective in reducing stress and pain. Therefore, the present study was conducted within the framework of complementary medicine to determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy on patient satisfaction, pain levels, and physiological indicators during ERCP.
Materials and methods: This interventional study was conducted as a clinical trial. A total of 80 patients scheduled for ERCP and hospitalized in selected hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. In the intervention group, 4 drops of lavender essential oil were administered via inhalation, while in the control group, 4 drops of normal saline were inhaled for 30 minutes. In both groups, patient satisfaction after the intervention, pain levels, and vital signs were assessed at baseline (before the intervention), and at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours post-intervention.
Results: The mean pain intensity, vital signs, and patient satisfaction differed significantly between the control and intervention groups at various time points. Specifically, the mean pain intensity before the intervention was not significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.301), while 15 minutes after the intervention, the difference was statistically significant (P = 0.019). The arterial oxygen saturation in the experimental and control groups before the intervention showed no significant difference (P= 0.588), but a significant difference was observed 30 minutes after the intervention (P= 0.006). Regarding respiratory rate, no significant difference was observed before the intervention (P= 0.652), while a statistically significant difference was found 30 minutes after the intervention (P= 0.025). No statistically significant differences were observed in heart rate or blood pressure (P> 0.05). A significant increase in patient satisfaction was also observed in the intervention group (P< 0.001).
Conclusion: Complementary and alternative medicine is increasingly becoming an integral part of nursing care. Aromatherapy with lavender, due to its positive effects, may serve as an effective complementary intervention to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
(Clinical Trials Registry Number: IRCT20221227056941N1)
Materials and methods: This interventional study was conducted as a clinical trial. A total of 80 patients scheduled for ERCP and hospitalized in selected hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. In the intervention group, 4 drops of lavender essential oil were administered via inhalation, while in the control group, 4 drops of normal saline were inhaled for 30 minutes. In both groups, patient satisfaction after the intervention, pain levels, and vital signs were assessed at baseline (before the intervention), and at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours post-intervention.
Results: The mean pain intensity, vital signs, and patient satisfaction differed significantly between the control and intervention groups at various time points. Specifically, the mean pain intensity before the intervention was not significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.301), while 15 minutes after the intervention, the difference was statistically significant (P = 0.019). The arterial oxygen saturation in the experimental and control groups before the intervention showed no significant difference (P= 0.588), but a significant difference was observed 30 minutes after the intervention (P= 0.006). Regarding respiratory rate, no significant difference was observed before the intervention (P= 0.652), while a statistically significant difference was found 30 minutes after the intervention (P= 0.025). No statistically significant differences were observed in heart rate or blood pressure (P> 0.05). A significant increase in patient satisfaction was also observed in the intervention group (P< 0.001).
Conclusion: Complementary and alternative medicine is increasingly becoming an integral part of nursing care. Aromatherapy with lavender, due to its positive effects, may serve as an effective complementary intervention to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
(Clinical Trials Registry Number: IRCT20221227056941N1)
Type of Study: Research(Original) |
Subject:
nursing
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