Exploring Aromatherapy Intervention in Acute Care

NCT04457947 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2019-P002663
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore how the use of inhaled essential oils impacts the experience of a laboring and postoperative surgical patient. It is expected that the aromatherapy intervention will decrease levels of nausea, anxiety, and improve the perception of being cared for in laboring mothers and patients recovering from surgery. By learning more about aromatherapy, the investigators may be able to expand the aromatherapy intervention to more patients in other Massachusetts General Hospital departments. 20 laboring patients will be recruited on admission to the labor and delivery inpatient unit. They will be invited to participate in this study by nurses caring for them. 20 postoperative surgical patients will be recruited on admission to the surgical inpatient unit. They will be invited to participate in this study by nurses caring for them

Conditions

Pregnant Women; Surgical Patients

Keywords

aromatherapy; lavendar; ginger

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• 1. To understand the impact of aromatherapy on wellbeing as measured by the Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale .

  Measures well-being, 14 items with a 5 point likert scale, 1=none of the time and 5=all of the time

  through study completion, an average six months

• 2. To understand the impact of aromatherapy on perception of caring as measured by the Watson Caritas Patient Score

  Assess patient perspective on compassionate care with a 7 point likert scale, 1= never, 7= always

  through study completion, an average six months

Other Outcomes (3)

• 3. To understand the impact of aromatherapy on anxiety as measured by Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale

  through study completion, an average six months

• 4. To understand the impact of aromatherapy on nausea as measured by VAS for nausea.

  through study completion, an average six months

• 1. To qualitatively explore the overall experience of patients who have had an aromatherapy intervention

  through study completion, an average six months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

30 mothers in labor 20 patients who have undergone surgical operation

You may qualify if:

• Inpatient Blake 14 and Ellison 7
• Able to give consent

You may not qualify if:

• \. Patients who have allergies or sensitivities to essential oils, lavender and ginger 2. Patients with bleeding or clotting disorder 3. Patients who are unable to give informed consent 4. Patients who are younger than 18 years old 5. Patients who are unable to read or write English

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Massachusetts General Hospital: lead

Related Publications (5)

• Brewer BB, Watson J. Evaluation of Authentic Human Caring Professional Practices. J Nurs Adm. 2015 Dec;45(12):622-7. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000275.

  PMID: 26502069 RESULT

• Rashidi-Fakari F, Tabatabaeichehr M, Mortazavi H. The effect of aromatherapy by essential oil of orange on anxiety during labor: A randomized clinical trial. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2015 Nov-Dec;20(6):661-4. doi: 10.4103/1735-9066.170001.

  PMID: 26793249 RESULT

• Buckle J. Literature review: should nursing take aromatherapy more seriously? Br J Nurs. 2007 Jan 25-Feb 7;16(2):116-20. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2007.16.2.22772.

  PMID: 17353823 RESULT

• Burns EE, Blamey C, Ersser SJ, Barnetson L, Lloyd AJ. An investigation into the use of aromatherapy in intrapartum midwifery practice. J Altern Complement Med. 2000 Apr;6(2):141-7. doi: 10.1089/acm.2000.6.141.

  PMID: 10784271 RESULT

• Eisenberg DM, Kaptchuk TJ, Post DE, Hrbek AL, O'Connor BB, Osypiuk K, Wayne PM, Buring JE, Levy DB. Establishing an Integrative Medicine Program Within an Academic Health Center: Essential Considerations. Acad Med. 2016 Sep;91(9):1223-30. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000001173.

  PMID: 27028029 RESULT

Study Officials

• Amanda B Coakley, PhD

  Massachusetts General Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Amanda B. Coakley, PhD

CONTACT

(617) 726-5334; abcoakley@partners.org

Michelle O'Hara, DNP

CONTACT

(617) 724-1878; maohara@partners.org

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 6, 2020
• First Posted: July 7, 2020
• Study Start: September 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2021
• Study Completion: January 1, 2021
• Last Updated: July 10, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07