Abstract

The purpose of this multi-site, randomized, double-blind, cross-over design study was to determine if a self-administered personal nasal inhalation of an aromatherapy oil mixture had positive psychological effects on registered nurses working on COVID units, during the 2020 pandemic. Results are pending.

Author Details

Emma Rojas, BSN, RN; Suzan Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN, Texas Health Fort Worth, Ft. Worth, Texas, USA; Brenda McDonnell, MS, RN, Medical/Surgical, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital – Alliance, Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Tiffany Garcia, BSN, RN -- Neuro PCU, Texas Health Southwest, Ft. Worth, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas Health Southwest, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

COVID Units, RNs, Aromatherapy, COVID-19

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2021

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

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Use of an aromatherapy personal nasal inhaler during a pandemic for stress and anxiety relief

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The purpose of this multi-site, randomized, double-blind, cross-over design study was to determine if a self-administered personal nasal inhalation of an aromatherapy oil mixture had positive psychological effects on registered nurses working on COVID units, during the 2020 pandemic. Results are pending.