Effects of Aromatherapy on Depression, Anxiety and the Autonomic Nervous System in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiotherapy / 한국호스피스완화의료학회지
Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
;
: 68-76, 2012.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-179601
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study was designed to verify effects of aromatherapy on depression, anxiety and the autonomic nervous system in breast cancer patients who are undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy.METHODS:
Data were collected from November 2006 through March 2007 at the C university hospital in Seoul. The study included 33 patients and they were assigned to three groups. Group I had aroma oil inhalation for 2 minutes per time, three times a day for six weeks whereas Group II and a control group inhaled aroma oil for 2 minutes per time, once a day for six weeks. For Groups I and II, a mixture of lemon, lavender, rosewood and rose essential oils were used while control group inhaled tea tree oil.RESULTS:
Depression was significantly decreased in patients in the experimental groups only. In Groups I and II patients, anxiety level was lower than that in control patients. Patients in Groups I and II also showed stronger physical resistance to stress than control group patients.CONCLUSION:
Aromatherapy should be considered as a method that can significantly decrease depression in breast cancer patients who are undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy.
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Asunto principal:
Ansiedad
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Sistema Nervioso Autónomo
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Té
/
Mama
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Aceites Volátiles
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Inhalación
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Radioterapia Adyuvante
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Aromaterapia
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Lavandula
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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