A clinical trial of the effect of aromatherapy on motivational behaviour in a dementia care setting using a single subject design.
An n = 1 clinical trial of the effectiveness of aromatherapy on motivational behaviour in a dementia care setting was undertaken using an AB design. Baseline data were recorded for two months, followed by two months of treatment data. Findings showed a statistically significant improvement in motivational behaviour associated with the use of aromatherapy.
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School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University.
Kermode
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D019341:Aromatherapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D012107:Research Design; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*