Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of lavender, sweet marjoram, and pink grapefruit oils on a patient's perception of pain, and the ability to reduce the use of opioids in an emergency department setting. In the midst of the current opioid epidemic, there is much discussion on the multi-modal approach to the treatment of pain. One potential source of analgesics that can be utilized in this approach to pain control is aromatherapy with essential oils.

Author Details

Adam N. Brown, BSN, RN, TCRN, EMT-P; Cindy Reed, BSN, RN, CEN; Denise C. Rhew, PhD, RN, CNS, CEN; Crystal Adkins, MSN, RN, MBA, CEN; Merle Tai, BSN, RN, MSc, CEN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Essential Oils, Non-Opioid Pain Control, Emergency Department

Conference Name

EN20X — A Virtual Xperience

Conference Host

Emergency Nurses Association

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Poster

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Randomized controlled study in the use of aromatherapy for pain reduction and to reduce opioid use in the emergency department

Virtual Event

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of lavender, sweet marjoram, and pink grapefruit oils on a patient's perception of pain, and the ability to reduce the use of opioids in an emergency department setting. In the midst of the current opioid epidemic, there is much discussion on the multi-modal approach to the treatment of pain. One potential source of analgesics that can be utilized in this approach to pain control is aromatherapy with essential oils.