The effect of essential oils on work-related stress in intensive care unit nurses.
This small pilot study evaluated the effect of a topical application of the essential oils Lavandula angustifolia and Salvia sclaria on work-related stress of nurses in an ICU setting. Results demonstrated decreased perception of stress level in the intervention group during three 12-hour worked shifts.
Pemberton
Erin
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Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, USA.
Turpin
Patricia G
PG
D019341:Aromatherapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D027523:Lavandula; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D027544:Salvia; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance / Q000523:psychology*
D009822:Oils, Volatile