[Feasibility and Efficacy of Training Program for Aromatherapy in Palliative Care]

Objective To explore the feasibility and efficacy of the training program for aromatherapy in palliative care. Methods Data from four aromatherapy training programs held at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2016 to 2019 was collected.The feasibility and efficacy of the training were measured based on the self-reported questionnaires from 120 trainees. Results A total of 56 valid questionnaires were collected.The total score of the programs was 8.09.Trainees reported that the program enriched theoretical knowledge and enhanced practical confidence.After the training,79.6% of the trainees carried out aromatherapy in practice,while those who failed to practice were mainly due to the lack of appropriate opportunities.Some trainees suggested adding more practice hours and hoped to get follow-up guidance on a case-by-case basis. Conclusions It is feasible to carry out the short-term training program of aromatherapy in palliative care,which can enrich trainees' theoretical knowledge and enhance the practical confidence.It is necessary to provide continuous guidance after training to increase the proportion of trainees adopting aromatherapy in palliative care practice.