title: Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils as a Supportive Therapy.
abstract: Essential oils can be a great adjunct to cancer care, aiding in the management of side effects, such as insomnia and nausea. Healthcare professionals should be knowledgeable about the quality and safety of essential oils when using them for clinical purposes. Using lesser quality essential oils and not understanding safety guidelines can negatively affect clinical outcomes. This article provides an overview of how nurses can help patients with cancer safely use essential oils as a supportive therapy.
authors.affiliation: ProMedica Cancer Institute.
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reis
authors.affiliation: ProMedica Cancer Institute.
authors.forename: Tisha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D019341:Aromatherapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D061214:Patient Safety; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D009822:Oils, Volatile
keywords: aromatherapy; chemotherapy; complementary/alternative therapies; quality of life