Aromatherapy, used as an integrative tool for crisis management by adolescents in a residential treatment center.
OBJECTIVE
Little is known about the acceptance and effectiveness of aromatherapy as a complementary support for agitated and aggressive adolescents.


METHODS
Chi-square test was applied to satisfaction surveys, administration records of p.r.n. medication, aromatherapy, and seclusion/ restraint data.


RESULTS
Seventy-seven percent of the population accepted and used aromatherapy for crisis management. A trend indicates this population uses less p.r.n. medication for crisis management.


CONCLUSIONS
This adolescent population was receptive to using less invasive tools for crisis management. A longitudinal study is needed to determine the long-term efficacy of this treatment modality.
Fowler
Nancy A
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Jefferson School, A Program of Sheppard Pratt Health System, Jefferson, MD, USA. nafowler@verizon.net