title: Holistic foundations of aromatherapy for nursing.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe a theoretical framework for the integration of aromatherapy in the practice in nursing. Five propositions derived from 3 theories comprising the framework are presented, and suggestions for the integration of aromatherapy in nursing practice and education are described.
authors.affiliation: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, USA. msmit230@fau.edu
authors.forename: Marlaine C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Laraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kyle
mesh_terms: D019341:Aromatherapy / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D009822:Oils, Volatile