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Using essential oils to enhance nursing practice and for self-care
Melissa E Allard1, Julie Katseres
1Melissa E. Allard is the assistant nurse manager for the Home-Based Primary Care Program in Home and Community Care. Julie Katseres is an NP in the Hospice and Palliative Care Department, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health System, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Nurse Practitioner
|April 19, 2018
Summary
Essential oils offer accessible relief for physical symptoms and emotional well-being within integrative medicine. This review covers their uses, benefits, risks, and current research status.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Complementary Therapies
Background:
- Essential oils are gaining traction in healthcare due to the rise of integrative medicine.
- They are natural compounds used for symptom alleviation and emotional support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the administration and common uses of essential oils.
- To discuss their reported benefits, potential risks, and contraindications.
- To summarize the current state of research on essential oils in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on essential oil usage in healthcare.
- Analysis of reported benefits, risks, and contraindications.
- Synthesis of current research findings.
Main Results:
- Essential oils can alleviate certain physical symptoms and promote emotional well-being.
- Potential risks and contraindications associated with essential oil use exist.
- Research on essential oils in healthcare is ongoing.
Conclusions:
- Essential oils are a versatile tool in integrative medicine.
- Understanding their benefits, risks, and proper administration is crucial.
- Further research is needed to fully establish their role in healthcare.
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