Abstract
An evidence-based practice project focused on aromatherapy as an adjunct modality in prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting during the immediate post-recovery period. Results showed a 40%-60% reduction of antiemetic medication usage and increased Press Ganey overall patient satisfaction scores among the Ambulatory Surgery population (92.5% to 95.1%).
Sigma Membership
Nu Upsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapy, Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Recommended Citation
Malit, Ronald and Dorismond-Parks, Paschale, "Aromatherapy: A non-pharmacological intervention for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting" (2019). INRC (Congress). 102.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/102
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Aromatherapy: A non-pharmacological intervention for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
An evidence-based practice project focused on aromatherapy as an adjunct modality in prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting during the immediate post-recovery period. Results showed a 40%-60% reduction of antiemetic medication usage and increased Press Ganey overall patient satisfaction scores among the Ambulatory Surgery population (92.5% to 95.1%).