Introducing Essential Oils into Pediatric and Other Practices at an Academic Medical Center.
Aromatherapy is an integrative intervention that uses essential oils to address symptom management, potentially as a first-line intervention or as a complement to other medical treatments. Aromatherapy is gaining widespread acceptance and increased scientific evidence of efficacy. Integrative and holistic nursing care uses integrative therapies such as aromatherapy and the principle of moving from a less invasive intervention to a more invasive intervention according to patient needs, symptoms, and preferences. Aromatherapy is often provided as a minimally invasive, independent, and integrative nursing intervention. This article describes the process used to introduce essential oils into practices at a large Midwestern academic medical center.
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Patricia M
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Conlon
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Kristen M
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Haack
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Nancy J
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Rodgers
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Liza J
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Dion
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Kari L
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Cambern
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Gina M
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Rohlik
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Dawn E
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Nelson
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Tracy A
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Barry
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Sara J
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Ayres
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Susanne M
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aromatherapy; essential oils; integrative nursing