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Denise Joswiak1, Mary Ellen Kinney, Jill R Johnson
1Author Affiliations: Registered Nurse (Ms Joswiak), Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, United Hospital, Saint Paul; Registered Nurse (Ms Kinney), Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis; Senior Scientific Advisor (Dr Johnson), Research Coordinator (Ms Kolste), Associate Scientific Advisor (Ms Griffin), Scientific Advisor (Ms Rivard), Director (Dr Dusek), Integrative Health Research Center, Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This study details a healthcare system
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Nursing practice
- Patient care
Background:
- Healthcare systems seek nonpharmacologic patient care options.
- Aromatherapy using essential oils is a safe, low-cost alternative.
- Essential oils can reduce pain, nausea, anxiety, and improve sleep.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe the development and implementation of a system-wide aromatherapy program.
- Outline nurse-delivered essential oil therapeutic interventions for inpatients.
- Provide lessons learned for nursing administrators on program development.
Main Methods:
- System-wide implementation of nurse-delivered aromatherapy.
- Focus on inpatient care within an acute care setting.
- Documenting the process for future replication.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of aromatherapy into acute care.
- Demonstrated nurse-led therapeutic essential oil interventions.
- Identified key considerations for program success.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-delivered aromatherapy is feasible in acute care.
- Essential oil interventions offer a valuable complementary therapy.
- Guidance provided for establishing similar programs.
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