2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2015.08.262
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A Preliminary Examination of Effect of Massage and Aroma Oil Massage in Foot Care Nursing

Abstract: Foot care nursing is attracting attention as a medically effective treatment for the foot lesions caused by such problems as diabetes or aging. In this study, we experimentally examined how aromatherapy affects human brain functions during foot care nursing using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). 11 subjects received both foot care nursing massages and aroma oil massages. We analyzed the changes in their oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) concentrations based on their brain activity by t-tests, and the t-test res… Show more

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“…Overall, there was a preference for passive inhalation paradigms, with few studies implementing real-world designs. Of the real-world type studies found, two studies utilized the relaxing effects of essential oil aroma in a foot-care paradigm and one during a massage (Eto et al, 2014(Eto et al, , 2015(Eto et al, , 2016.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Overall, there was a preference for passive inhalation paradigms, with few studies implementing real-world designs. Of the real-world type studies found, two studies utilized the relaxing effects of essential oil aroma in a foot-care paradigm and one during a massage (Eto et al, 2014(Eto et al, , 2015(Eto et al, , 2016.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One study opted to use a fragrances liquid, rose water, as a stimuli (Moss et al, 2018 ). A significant proportion of studies incorporated odor in an in-context paradigm, e.g., foot massage using essential oils (Eto et al, 2014 , 2015 , 2016 ), presentation with or in food or drink (Matsumoto et al, 2012 ; Onuma et al, 2018 ; Rajagoplan, 2018 ; Mitsukura et al, 2021 ), chewing gum (Hasegawa et al, 2013 ), incense (Fujii et al, 2007 ), and household spray (Tanida et al, 2008 ). One study aimed to develop a novel odor delivery system.…”
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“…Cheraghbeigi et al (2019) study showed that lavender and sweet almond oil had a similar effect on heart patients. Furthermore, Eto et al (2015) showed that massage with aromatherapy oils has a more relaxing effect than unscented massage. However, the current study revealed that aromatherapy could increase melatonin secretion (Velasco‐Rodríguez et al, 2019).…”
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confidence: 99%