Aromatherapy for the management of cancer complications: A narrative review

Keyhanmehr, Armaghan Sadat; Kolouri, Sepideh; Heydarirad, Ghazaleh; Mofid, Bahram; Mosavat, Seyed Hamdollah

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02.009

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“…Integrating CIM methods in oncological care has resulted in positive effects on PROs and is supported by international clinical guidelines . Meta‐analyses indicate that, for instance, acupuncture and acupressure reduce nausea and pain, and aromatherapy has the potential to alleviate sleep and anxiety disorders . There is also recognized evidence that mind‐body‐methods like yoga and meditation increase patients’ quality of life (QoL), and reduce fatigue and distress .…”

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“…10,11 Meta-analyses indicate that, for instance, acupuncture and acupressure reduce nausea and pain, 12 and aromatherapy has the potential to alleviate sleep and anxiety disorders. 13 There is also recognized evidence that mind-body-methods like yoga and meditation increase patients' quality of life (QoL), and reduce fatigue and distress. 14 Patients often choose to communicate initially with their oncology nurses about their symptomatic burden and interest for CIM applications, 15,16 which is understandable as oncology nurses have closest and trustful relationships with the patients.…”

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The effects of an integrated supportive care intervention on quality of life outcomes in outpatients with breast and gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Klafke

Mahler²,

Hagens

et al. 2019

Cancer Medicine

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The aim of the Co mplementary N ursing in G ynecologic O ncology study was to investigate the effects of a complex, nurse‐led, supportive care intervention using Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) on patients’ quality of life (QoL) and associated patient‐reported outcomes. In this prospective, pragmatic, bicentric, randomized controlled trial, women with breast or gynecologic cancer undergoing a new regimen of chemotherapy (CHT) were randomly assigned to routine supportive care plus intervention (intervention group, IG) or routine care alone (control group, CG). The intervention consisted of CIM applications and counseling for symptom management, as well as CIM information material. The primary endpoint was global QoL measured with the EORTC‐QLQ‐C30 before and after CHT. Mixed linear models considering fixed and random factors were used to analyze the data. In total, 126 patients were randomly assigned into the IG and 125 patients into the CG (median age 51 years). The patients’ medical and socio‐demographic characteristics were homogenous at baseline and at follow‐up. No group effects on QoL were found upon completion of CHT (estimate −1.04 [−4.89; 2.81]; P = 0.596), but there was a significant group difference in favor of the IG 6 months later (estimate 6.643 [1.65; 11.64]; P = 0.010). IG patients did also experience significant better emotional functioning ( P = 0.007) and less fatigue ( P = 0.027). The tested supportive intervention did not improve patients’ QoL outcomes directly after CHT (T3), but was associated with significant QoL improvements when considering the change from baseline to the time point T4, which could be assessed 6 months after patients’ completion of CHT. This delayed effect may have resulted due to a strengthening of patients’ self‐management competencies.

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The effects of an integrated supportive care intervention on quality of life outcomes in outpatients with breast and gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Klafke

Mahler²,

Hagens

et al. 2019

Cancer Medicine

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“…Today, complementary medicine has drawn a great deal of attention among researchers 11. Inhalation aromatherapy is one of the complementary medicine that can be effective in pain and anxiety management 12–14. Inhalation of aroma stimulates the nervous system and by secreting endorphin and noradrenaline, the neurons induce positive mental and physical effects 15.…”

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<p>Effect Of Peppermint Essence On The Pain And Anxiety Caused By Intravenous Catheterization In Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial</p>

Akbari¹,

Rezaei²,

Khatony³

2019

JPR

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BackgroundThe effects of the peppermint essence on the pain and anxiety caused by intravenous catheterization have not been studied yet. The aim of this study was to determine effect of inhaling peppermint essence on the pain and anxiety.MethodsIn this study, 80 cardiac patients were selected through convenient sampling and randomly allocated to aromatherapy and control groups. Data gathering tools were numeric pain rating scale and visual analogue scale for anxiety. The aromatherapy and control groups received inhaled aromatherapy with peppermint essence and distilled water, respectively.ResultsMean severity of the pain in the aromatherapy and control groups was 2.95±0.98 and 3.42±1.33, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p=0.048). The mean score of anxiety before the intervention in the aromatherapy and control groups was 3.75±1.08 and 4.70±1.43, respectively; these figures after the intervention were 2.32±0.97 and 2.10±1.42, respectively. The two groups were not significantly different before and after the intervention in terms of the level of anxiety. However, the level of anxiety before and after the intervention was significantly different in each group (p<0.001).ConclusionAromatherapy attenuated the pain and anxiety caused by intravenous catheterization. Before catheterization, peppermint essence aromatherapy is recommended.

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“…There is no evidence that CAM itself has the potential to cure or affect the cancer disease, but some studies suggest that CAM as an adjunct to conventional treatment is associated with higher survival rates [ 7 , 8 , 9 ] and that specific types of CAM are relevant as supportive therapies in managing cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Acupressure and acupuncture reduce nausea and pain [ 10 ], aromatherapy alleviates sleep and anxiety disorders [ 11 ] and massage, yoga, mindfulness and meditation have been shown to increase quality of life (QoL) and reduce stress and fatigue [ 12 ]. CAM has also been shown effective in relieving fear, fatigue and depression [ 13 ] and enhancing hope [ 2 ], self-care, self-control and empowerment [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Impact of Open Dialogue about Complementary Alternative Medicine—A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial

Stie

Delmar

Nørgaard

et al. 2022

Cancers

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Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) may reduce the symptom burden of side effects to antineoplastic treatment but also cause new side effects and non-adherence to conventional treatment. The aim of this RCT was to investigate the impact of open dialogue about complementary alternative medicine (OD-CAM) on cancer patients’ safety, health and quality of life (QoL). Patients undergoing antineoplastic treatment were randomly assigned to standard care (SC) plus OD-CAM or SC alone. The primary endpoint was frequency of grade 3–4 adverse events (AE) eight weeks after enrollment. Secondary endpoints were frequency of grade 1–4 AE, QoL, psychological distress, perceived information, attitude towards and use of CAM 12 and 24 weeks after enrollment. Survival was analyzed post hoc. Fifty-seven patients were randomized to the OD-CAM group and fifty-five to the SC group. No significant difference in frequency of grade 3–4 AEs was shown. The same applied to grade 1–4 AEs and QoL, psychological distress and perceived information. A tendency towards better QoL, improved survival and a lower level of anxiety was found in the OD-CAM group. OD-CAM is not superior to SC in reducing the frequency of AEs in patients undergoing antineoplastic treatment. OD-CAM does not compromise patient safety; it may reduce psychological stress and improve QoL and overall survival.

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Aromatherapy for the management of cancer complications: A narrative review

Cited by 18 publications

References 42 publications

The effects of an integrated supportive care intervention on quality of life outcomes in outpatients with breast and gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: Results from a randomized controlled trial

The effects of an integrated supportive care intervention on quality of life outcomes in outpatients with breast and gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: Results from a randomized controlled trial

<p>Effect Of Peppermint Essence On The Pain And Anxiety Caused By Intravenous Catheterization In Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial</p>

Impact of Open Dialogue about Complementary Alternative Medicine—A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial

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