Effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety of patients

KARADAĞ E., SAMANCIOĞLU S., ÖZDEN D., Bakir E.

NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE, vol.22, no.2, pp.105-112, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/nicc.12198
  • Journal Name: NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.105-112
  • Keywords: Anxiety, Coronary artery disease, Lavender oil, Nursing, Sleep quality, CARE-UNIT, INHALATION, INDEX
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In intensive care units (ICUs), patients cannot sleep well. Aromatherapy is used for depression, anxiety, relaxation and disorders related with sleep and stress.