title: The Effect of Massage With Lavender Oil on Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common problem in patients with chronic renal failure. It can reduce the quality of life and sleep disturbances. This disorder is usually treated pharmacologically. Recently, complementary medicine methods have been suggested because of chemical drugs adverse effects. There is not enough evidence about the effect of aromatherapy on RLS.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to determine the effects of massage with lavender oil on RLS symptoms in hemodialysis patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  This randomized clinical trial study included 70 hemodialysis patients with RLS that were randomly assigned into two groups in 2014. The experimental group received effleurage massage using lavender oil and control group received routine care for three weeks. Data was collected with RLS questionnaire and analyzed using independent and paired t-test and Chi-square test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean RLS scores were not significantly different in the two groups at the start of study (22.41 ± 7.67 vs. 22.90 ± 4.38, P = 0.76). At the end of study, the mean RLS score significantly decreased in the intervention group, while this score remained relatively un-changed in the control group (12.41 ± 5.49 vs. 23.23 ± 4.52, P < 0.0001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lavender oil massage was effective to improve RLS in hemodialysis patients. It has no adverse effects, is practical and cost-effective. It is suggested to be used along with routine treatment of RLS in hemodialysis patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Sayyed Hossein
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hashemi
authors.affiliation: Trauma Nursing Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hajbagheri
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aghajani
keywords: Hemodialysis; Lavender Oil; Massage; Restless Leg Syndrome
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