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Effect of Aromatherapy on the Anxiety of Patients before Coronary angiography
1Aksaray University, Aksaray Unıversity School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Aksaray, Turkey.
Purpose:
This study aimed to assess the effect of aromatherapy administered before coronary angiography on anxiety levels and physiological parameters.
Material And Method:
The study used a randomized controlled trial design. The study group consisted of a total of 96 individuals. The research data were collected using the descriptive information form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the Physiological Parameters Assessment Form.
Results:
The results of this study indicated a significant difference between the groups in terms of pain levels and mean STAI-I scores prior to coronary angiography.
Conclusion:
The results revealed that aromatherapy administered before angiography reduced the anxiety and pain levels of patients.
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