Effects of Aromatherapy on Agitation in Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
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: 183-194, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of aromatherapy on agitation in patients with dementia using a meta-analysis and systemic literature review.METHODS:
The EMBASE, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and other databases were searched up to November 2017.RESULTS:
Of 419 publications identified, 12 met inclusion criteria, and 9 studies were used to estimate the effect size of aromatherapy. A total of 837 participants across all studies were included. The commonly applied methods were massage (50%), type of oil lavender (75%), and instrument Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (75%). A medium effect size of aromatherapy on agitation was identified (d=−0.56, I2=65.0%, p=.001). The massage group has lower effect size than the other group (d=−0.98, I2=0.0%, p=.001).CONCLUSION:
Aromatherapy appears to be effective in improving agitation in patients with dementia. However, further studies for home-dwelling patients with dementia and with different types of aroma oil should be conducted in the future. In addition, research with well-designed are needed to assess the effects or aromatherapy on agitation.
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Assunto principal:
Agitação Psicomotora
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Aromaterapia
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Lavandula
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Demência
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Di-Hidroergotamina
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Massagem
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Revisões Sistemáticas Avaliadas
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
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