The Effect of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality and Fatigue Level of the Elderly

Abstract

This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of inhaled aromatherapy on the sleep quality and fatigue level of the institutionalized elderly. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 59 elderly individuals (30 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group) who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Aromatherapy (lavender oil) inhalation was administered to individuals in the intervention group half hour before their sleep every day for a month in accordance with aromatherapy protocol. No administration was applied to the control group. The data were collected using the Elderly Description Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Fatigue Severity Scale. Forms were completed in the beginning of administration and in the follow-up at the end of 4 weeks (baseline and last follow-up). In the study, it was determined that aromatherapy administration improved sleep quality (P < .001) and decreased fatigue severity in the elderly (P < .05). The study should be replicated in a different group.

Comparing the Effect of Aromatherapy with Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils on Fatigue of Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Various studies have investigated the effect of aromatherapy with lavender and peppermint essential oils on the level of fatigue [ 26 – 28 ]. Another study investigated the effect of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil on the fatigue level of 50 elderly people, and results showed the significant effectiveness of this fragrance in reducing fatigue [ 13 ]. Inhalation aromatherapy with lavender essential oil may reduce patients' fatigue by improving sleep quality, increasing relaxation, and reducing anxiety [ 33 – 36 ].…”

“…Today, nonpharmacological methods, such as aromatherapy, are used to reduce fatigue [ 11 ]. Aromatherapy is a natural method that has been used for a long time to relax the body and soul and to treat some diseases [ 12 , 13 ]. Peppermint and lavender are among the most important aromas used in aromatherapy [ 14 ].…”

Inhalasi Aromaterapi Lavender terhadap Komplikasi Hemodialisis pada Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronis

“…Studi menunjukkan bahwa inhalasi aromaterapi lavender dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada pasien hemodialisis. Efek inhalasi aromaterapi lavender juga diteliti untuk kualitas tidur pada orang tua hasilnya adalah, metode ini dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur (Genç et al, 2020). Penelitian yang dilakukan Aalami et al, (2018); Samadi et al, (2021) meneliti efek inhalasi aromaterapi lavender pada pasien dengan sindrom korona akut serta meneliti tentang inhalasi aromaterapi lavender pada ibu hamil trismester ketika, kedua penelitian ini memiliki hasil yang sama yaitu inhalasi aromaterapi lavender dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur Hal ini tentu sejalan dengan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan pada pasien hemodialisis yaitu, inhalasi aromaterapi lavender dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur.…”

Investigation of nursing theses against the effects of aromatherapy made in Turkey

“…Aromaterapi, kadın doğum ve kadın sağlığı, nörolojik hastalıklar, kas-iskelet sistemi hastalıkları, otoimmun hastalıklar, sindirim sistemi hastalıkları, kanser ağrıları ve tedavilerinin yan etkilerini azaltma gibi iyilik halini ve yaşam kalitesini artırmada tercih edilmektedir [4][5][6][7][8][9]. Literatürde aromaterapinin başlıca olarak; doğum ağrısı [5,10], premenstrual sendrom [11], dismenore [12], bebeklerde koliğin giderilmesinde [13], fizyolojik parametreler [9,14], premenopozal dönem vazomotor yakınmalar [8,15], demans [7], osteoartrit [16,17], fibromiyalji [18] kabızlık [6], hipertansiyon [2,14], ağrı yönetimi [5,7,18], kemoterapiye ve gebeliğe bağlı bulantı ve kusma [19,20], yaşam kalitesini artırmada [7,8,15], uyku kalitesini artırmada [22], stres-anksiyeteyi azaltma veya giderme [3,[23][24][25] gibi durumlarda yaygın olarak kullanıldığı görülmektedir.…”