Effects of aromatherapy on stress levels in BSN students: A pilot study

Abstract

Aromatherapy may have positive effects of increased attention, performance and mental acuity through stimulating the conscious mind. Stress is a common psychological factor affecting physiological factors in nursing students. This study determined the baseline stress level and evaluated the effectiveness of aromatherapy on physiological and psychological factors in nursing students.

Authors

Cynthia M. Pipkins
J. T. Seaman

Author Details

Cynthia M. Pipkins, PhD, RN, JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA; J. T. Seaman, MSN, RN, PMHMP-BC, Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Beamont, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Aromatherapy, Nursing Students, Peppermint Oil

Recommended Citation

Pipkins, Cynthia M. and Seaman, J. T., "Effects of aromatherapy on stress levels in BSN students: A pilot study" (2019). INRC (Congress). 329.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/329

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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