Abstract

This study is designed to investigate whether the concentration increase with music or scent. The results showed concentoration increase by smelling the scent of peppermint, not listening to music. When nurses work at night and get tired, the scent of peppermint may be effective for improved attention in nursing practice.

Authors

Yuka Saeki

Author Details

Yuka Saeki, PhD, RN, Graduate School of Medicine, Nursing Health Science Course, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime, Japan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Psychomotor Vigilance Test, Essential Oil, Music

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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Influence of Scent and Music on Concentration

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This study is designed to investigate whether the concentration increase with music or scent. The results showed concentoration increase by smelling the scent of peppermint, not listening to music. When nurses work at night and get tired, the scent of peppermint may be effective for improved attention in nursing practice.