Aromatherapy: The Effect of Lavender on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients Treated With Chemotherapy

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Aromatherapy: The Effect of Lavender on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients Treated With Chemotherapy

Ozkaraman et al., 2018 | Clin J Oncol Nurs | Rct

Citation

Ozkaraman Ayse, Dügüm Özlem, ... Usta Yesilbalkan Öznur. Aromatherapy: The Effect of Lavender on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients Treated With Chemotherapy. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018-Apr-01;22(2):203-210. doi:10.1188/18.CJON.203-210

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A cancer diagnosis is a serious stressor that is associated with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and inability to fulfill daily routines. Many pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options are available to help patients with cancer manage anxiety. OBJECTIVES: This randomized, controlled trial examined the effects of lavender oil aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality in patients undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS: 70 patients were randomly assigned to a lavender oil group, a tea tree oil group, and a control group with no oil. A patient identification form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Quality Sleep Index (PSQI) were used to measure anxiety and sleep quality before and after chemotherapy. FINDINGS: State anxiety before and after chemotherapy did not vary among groups. The authors compared trait anxiety values before and after chemotherapy and found a significant difference in the lavender group. In addition, a significant change in PSQI measurements before and after chemotherapy was observed.

Key Findings

State anxiety before and after chemotherapy did not vary among groups. The authors compared trait anxiety values before and after chemotherapy and found a significant difference in the lavender group. In addition, a significant change in PSQI measurements before and after chemotherapy was observed.

Outcomes Measured

  • sleep quality
  • PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index)
  • anxiety
  • depression

Population

Field Value
Population cancer manage anxiety
Sample Size 70
Age Range See abstract
Condition sleep

MeSH Terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Anxiety
  • Aromatherapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lavandula
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Plant Oils
  • Sleep Wake Disorders
  • Tea Tree Oil

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Rct
  • Publication Types: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Vertical: lavender

Provenance

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