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    • Surgical Nursing
    • Psychoneuroimmunology

    Background:

    • Preoperative anxiety is a common and distressing experience for patients undergoing surgery.
    • Effective non-pharmacological interventions are sought to manage anxiety and improve patient outcomes.
    • Breast surgery patients often experience significant anxiety, necessitating targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a lavender aromatherapy skin patch in reducing anxiety.
    • To assess the impact of aromatherapy on vital sign variability in the preoperative period.
    • To explore the use of aromatherapy as an adjunct to standard care for breast surgery patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational pilot study with a one-group, pretest-post-test design.
    • Participants received a lavender aromatherapy patch alongside standard preoperative care.
    • Anxiety assessed using a visual analog scale; vital signs monitored at 15-minute intervals post-patch placement.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant decrease in anxiety visual analog scale scores was observed from baseline to final measurements (P = .03).
    • No specific findings on vital sign variability were detailed, indicating a focus on anxiety reduction.
    • The study provides preliminary evidence for the anxiolytic effect of lavender aromatherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Lavender aromatherapy skin patches may be beneficial in reducing preoperative anxiety for female patients undergoing breast surgery.
    • Aromatherapy shows promise as a complementary intervention for managing surgical anxiety.
    • Further research is warranted to explore preoperative anxiety experiences and optimize aromatherapy use in surgical settings.