Effects of Aroma Inhalation on Fatigue and Sleep Quality of Postpartum Mothers / 여성건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
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: 235-243, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of aroma inhalation on fatigue and quality of sleep of postpartum mothers.METHOD:
The study design was a non-equivalent control group pre-post design. 51 Postpartum mothers were assigned either to a control group or to an experimental group that was exposed to aromas through inhalation for 6 days. Subjects in the experimental group were instructed to wear a necklace filled with Lavender and Eucalyptus oil from 2 00 PM to 8 00 PM every day. Fatigue was measured using the Rhoten Fatigue Scale. Sleep duration, night arousal frequency and sleep satisfaction were used to assess the quality of sleep.RESULT:
There was a significant difference in the score of fatigue following the treatment between the experimental and control groups (t=-2.79 p=.00). However, there was no significant difference in sleep duration, frequency of night arousal and sleep satisfaction following aroma inhalation between two groups.CONCLUSION:
This intervention appears to be effective in reducing the fatigue in postpartum mothers.
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Asunto principal:
Nivel de Alerta
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Inhalación
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Lavandula
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Periodo Posparto
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Eucalyptus
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Fatiga
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Madres
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
Año:
2004
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