title: [Benefits of aromatherapy in dementia special care units].
abstract: Aromatherapy is classed as a non-pharmacological treatment, recognised as a therapy for certain disorders. This practice was the subject of a study in a special care unit for patients with dementia. The objective was to demonstrate the benefit of aromatherapy diffusion on major behavioural disorders.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Georges-Clemenceau (AP-HP), 91750 Champcueil, France.
authors.forename: Corinne
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bilien
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Georges-Clemenceau (AP-HP), 91750 Champcueil, France. Electronic address: nathalie.baptiste@aphp.fr.
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Depas
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Georges-Clemenceau (AP-HP), 91750 Champcueil, France.
authors.forename: Ghislaine
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Delaporte
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Georges-Clemenceau (AP-HP), 91750 Champcueil, France.
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Baptiste
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019341:Aromatherapy; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: Alzheimer's disease; aromatherapy; aromathérapie; behavioural disorders; maladie d’Alzheimer; non-pharmacological treatment; prise en charge non médicamenteuse; trouble du comportement