Poor sleep quality is one of the most common problems among older adults. Non-pharmacological interventions are considered as a better choice for treatment of sleep problems in older adults. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil on sleep quality in older adults. This single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on ...

Back pain is a problem of discomfort that occurs in 20% to 80% pregnant women, especially late pregnancy. This condition causes the activities daily life be disrupted and has an impact on decreasing quality so back during pregnancy needs attention. Effleurage aromatherapy are forms therapy believed reduce pain. The aim this research was find out effectiveness combination effleurage lavender wom...

Background: Anxiety as a common symptom in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), can threaten their quality of life. This study aimed to compare the effects of aromatherapy using lavender and the Bensonchr('39')s relaxation technique on the anxiety of patients with ACS. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 96 patients with ACS were selected using consecutive sampling method from ...

background: surgery, as a treatment, is a stressful experience. the anxiety is more severe in open-heart surgery patients due to its risk and complications. the present study aimed to determine the effect of lavender essence on the levels of anxiety and blood cortisol in candidates for open-heart surgery. materials and methods: this was a single-blind clinical trial, a random allocation study w...

Background and aims: Since cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of morbidity mortality in world, this systematic review aimed to investigate effectiveness mechanism aromatherapy on hemodynamic parameters patients with CVDs. Methods: This was performed accordance PRISMA guidelines. Using relevant keywords, an extensive search done 1.30.2022 important databases including Scopu...

Insomnia is a sleep disorder at night. Soaking feet in warm water with mixture of salt nursing action and non-pharmacological method that can help person to be more relaxed comfortable. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has sedative effect because it the main active ingredient, linalool (C10H18O). The mechanism lavender flower aromatherapy which contains by stimulating an area brain, namely nuc...