title: [An innovative approach to support for the elderly].
abstract: In order to improve the care conditions of elderly patients at the Saint-Nicolas hospital in Angers, two health care techniques have been developed: the diffusion of essential oils and a relaxing massage. We have evaluated their effect on patients and their caregivers and a certain number of advantages have been demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Cadre de santé, hôpital Saint-Nicolas, Angers, France. vlemarre@hlmr-stnicolasangers.fr
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Le Marre
authors.forename: Hanane
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Besselièvre
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019341:Aromatherapy; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D009812:Odorants; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D010938:Plant Oils