Effects of Aroma Hand Massage on the Stress Response and Sleep of Elderly Inpatients / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
; : 480-487, 2011.
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em Ko
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| ID: wpr-652836
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study was done to examine the effects of aroma hand massage on stress response and sleep in hospitalized elderly patients. METHODS: A non-equivalent pre-and post-test design was used. Sixty-six hospitalized patients were recruited using a convenience sampling method and assigned to the experimental (n=34) or the control group (n=32). For the experiment, bergamot, lavender, and roman camomile oil were mixed in 2:1:1 ratio to provide aroma hand massage to both hands of each patient in the experimental group for 5 minutes per hand, for 3 days. Post-test data collection was conducted three days after completion of the hand massage. RESULTS: The experimental group had significantly lower stress score (t=-2.648, p=.010, and anxiety scores (t=-4.166, p=.000), and higher sleep measurement scores (t=2.328, p=.023) than those in the control group. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that short-term application of aroma hand massage for hospitalized elderly patients has a positive effect on hospitalization stress, anxiety, and sleep. Therefore, aroma hand massage should be applied as a nursing intervention to reduce stress response and enhance sleep in elderly hospitalized patients.
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Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Coleta de Dados
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Aromaterapia
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Lavandula
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Chamaemelum
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Mãos
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Hospitalização
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Pacientes Internados
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Massagem
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Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article