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Effects of Aromatherapy on Agitation in Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis
Article in Korean | WPRIM (Western Pacific) | ID: wpr-764601
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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.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Database: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Psychomotor Agitation / Aromatherapy / Lavandula / Dementia / Dihydroergotamine / Massage Type of study: Prognostic study / Systematic review Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing Year: 2019 Document type: Article
Full text: Available Database: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Psychomotor Agitation / Aromatherapy / Lavandula / Dementia / Dihydroergotamine / Massage Type of study: Prognostic study / Systematic review Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing Year: 2019 Document type: Article
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