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Audit of an aromatherapy service in a maternity unit
1Community Midwives Office, George Eliot Hospital, 1st Floor Maternity Unit, Heath End Rd, Nuneaton, Warks, CV10 7DJ, UK. susan.mousley@geh.nhs.uk
Abstract:
This paper reports the results of the audit of a maternity aromatherapy service at a small Midlands maternity unit. The service was introduced in May 2000 and the principal aims of the audit, conducted in October 2002 were to investigate clinical effectiveness, maternal satisfaction and staff training needs. The service has been shown to be effective in normalising childbirth and increasing satisfaction of mothers in respect of their labour experiences. A concurrent audit of staff demonstrated interest and enthusiasm of the service and identified areas for further development. The service was short listed for the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health Awards for Good Practice in 2003 and awarded a certificate of achievement.
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