The Effect of Inhaler Aromatherapy on Invasive Pain, Procedure Adherence, Vital Signs, and Saturation During Port Catheterization in Oncology Patients

İlter, Sümeyra Mihrap; Ovayolu, Özlem; Ovayolu, Nimet

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“…Lavender oil is a complex mixture of phytochemicals, including linalool and linalyl acetate ( 65 ). Linalool acts as a sedativethat interacts with gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in the central nervous system ( 27 ). After the absorption of lavender oils, the release from the adrenal gland is significantly reduced, while the secretion of serotonin in the digestive system is significantly increased ( 66 ).…”

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“…Although the exact mechanism is unclear, aromatherapy has been widely used for its ease of use, safety and convenience ( 22 , 23 ). The effectiveness of aromatherapy has been demonstrated in lower and upper respiratory infections ( 24 ), sleep disorders ( 25 ), nausea, vomiting ( 26 ) and pain ( 27 , 28 ). A systematic review evaluated the effects of massage with or without aromatherapy on symptoms relief in people with cancer.…”

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The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bai

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Front. Public Health

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BackgroundAnxiety and depression are highly prevalent in people with cancer. Medical therapies are usually prescribed to alleviate anxiety and depression, but they are associated with a variety of adverse effects. Recently, aromatherapy showed potential as a complementary medicine to improve psychological health and wellbeing. However, its effectiveness on relieving anxiety and depression has not been established.ObjectiveThis study explored the beneficial effects of aromatherapy on psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression in people with cancer.MethodsWe searched international databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, Ebscohost, ProQuest and Scopus from inception to 31 May 2021. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. The systematic review and meta-analysis were performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. Quantitative analysis was performed on the studies that met our inclusion criteria, and Meta-analysis was performed on the studies with available data by RevMan software.ResultsThe quality of the literatures were assessed carefully by two researchers, a total of 17 studies were included in the systematic review and 10 articles were conducted in meta-analysis. The aromatherapy was effective in relieving anxiety (SMD = −0.49, p < 0.05) in people with cancer. Subgroup analysis suggested that most effective methods were aromatic massage (SMD = −0.70, p < 0.005), aromatherapy with lavender essential oils (SMD = −1.12, p < 0.01), short-time interventions (duration < 4weeks) (SMD = −0.87, p < 0.05) and studies in Asia (SMD = −0.83, p < 0.05). Regarding depression and psychological wellbeing, there were no difference between aromatherapy and control groups.ConclusionIn cancer patients, the aromatherapy was effective for relieving anxiety. However, there was no beneficial effect on depression and psychological wellbeing.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, identifier: CRD42021272465.

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The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bai

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Front. Public Health

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“…Others focus on broad use of aromatherapy for symptom control [ 9 ], as a supportive treatment in cancer [ 8 , 20 ], or combined with massages [ 21 – 23 ]. Primary studies on aromatherapy in oncology show significant improvements in sleep [ 24 , 25 ], pain [ 26 ], anxiety [ 27 ], fatigue [ 28 ], and nausea and vomiting [ 29 , 30 ]. In the few qualitative surveys on applications with essential oils in the context of oncological diseases, these are perceived as positive overall [ 31 – 34 ].…”

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“Like one part of a puzzle” — individualized aromatherapy for women with gynecological cancers in aftercare: results from a qualitative-focused mixed-methods study

Czakert

Stritter

Blakeslee

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Background Gynecological cancer(s), including breast cancer patients in aftercare and survivors, need supportive strategies to cope with symptoms that are adapted to their individual needs and circumstances. Aromatherapy has potential to be such strategy, but (qualitative) empirical research taking users’ own views into consideration about the potential and challenge of aromatherapy is lacking. Purpose The purpose of the study is to gain insights from individualized aromatherapy as a supportive care treatment, regarding their use and evaluation by women with gynecological cancers in aftercare. Methods We conducted a study with a mixed-methods design, focused on qualitative research. Five essential oil products were given to 18 participants to apply individually over a 4-week period. After the intervention, qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted. Further, we documented and assessed symptomatic burdens of the women (MYMOP2) before and after intervention quantitatively. Results Aromatherapy was customized by the participants according to their needs. It showed potential for relief of symptomatic burdens — especially nausea, peripheral neuropathy, pain, and sleep. Additionally, opportunities emerged to indirectly affect symptomatic burdens. These developed out of new coping strategies (e.g., sleep routines) or by combining with existing strategies (e.g., meditation). Furthermore, aromatherapy was successfully used to promote well-being and encourage mindfulness. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated the potential of aromatherapy as a supportive treatment modality that can be used as a kind of toolbox. Challenges, such as individual odor aversions and intolerances, and limitations due to medication or illness should be considered in future aromatherapy research.

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“…Not only was lavender used in surgery, but it also provided benefits to patients for pain and anxiety relief in procedures, such as implanted port access and colonoscopy, and patients with burns (Hozumi et al, 2017;Ilter, Ovayolu & Ovayolu, 2019;Seyyed-Rasooli et al, 2016;Yayla & Ozdemir, 2019;). Aromatherapy was safely applied to children (Kallush, Riley & Kacker, 2018;Soltani et al, 2013;).…”

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“…Based on sample size estimation from previous literature, the goal of this project was to audit 35 EHR records for pre and 35 EHR records for post-implementation of essential oil therapy (70 records total). In earlier studies measuring the implementation of aromatherapy lavender inhalation for the procedure and surgical pain, two groups of authors calculated the minimal sample size as 17 and 21 using a power of 0.08 and significance level of 0.05 for their research (Ilter, Ovayolu, & Ovayolu, 2019;Yu and Soel, 2017). When increasing the power to 0.09, the sample size calculation resulted in 41 for a three-group study applying lavender or eucalyptus compared to a control group (Yayla & Ozdemir, 2019).…”

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Essential Oil Therapy for Alleviation of Discomfort in Surgical Patients

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Practice Problem: Post-surgical pain (PSP) has not been sufficiently managed despite routine opioid use. The adverse effects of opioids led to the search for non-pharmaceutical intervention. PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was, "In an acute hospital surgical setting, does essential oil therapy complement pain and discomfort relief comparing to conventional pain management alone after 6 weeks?" Evidence: Seven clinical studies, five systematic or integrative reviews, and four conference proceedings were reviewed. The evidence supported lavender essential oil for the alleviation of PSP and discomfort. Intervention: Patients breathe through a personal lavender essential oil inhaler hourly or every 2 hours. Outcome: The percentage means of pre and post-intervention pain score reduction were 39.51 + 17.73 and 45.77 + 19.45. The post-intervention group's mean pain score changed from 51.53 to 27.71 pre and post-opioids. Opioid usage per patient day in two groups was 26.2 mg and 48.6mg in morphine equivalent. Pain scores pre and post essential oil therapy were 6.13 and 2.7. Conclusion: This project did not confirm the statistical significance of pain score reduction but a higher reduction in the post-intervention group. The results were clinically meaningful to offer lavender essential oil to alleviate PSP and discomfort.

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The Effect of Inhaler Aromatherapy on Invasive Pain, Procedure Adherence, Vital Signs, and Saturation During Port Catheterization in Oncology Patients

Cited by 22 publications

References 16 publications

The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“Like one part of a puzzle” — individualized aromatherapy for women with gynecological cancers in aftercare: results from a qualitative-focused mixed-methods study

Essential Oil Therapy for Alleviation of Discomfort in Surgical Patients

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