Decreasing Anxieties in Women Undergoing Mammography

Pacifici, Stefano

doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000314

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“…Previous studies in procedural areas using lavender in various forms as an intervention have shown positive effects on anxiety reduction, mood improvement, stress, and depression relief (Fayazi et al, 2011; Franco et al, 2016; Han et al, 2017; Hongratanaworakit, 2011; Malcolm & Tallian, 2017; Moss et al, 2003; Seifi et al, 2014; Toda & Morimoto, 2008). Also, a review by Pacifici (2016) suggested utilizing the therapeutic effects of integrative interventions, including aromatherapy of lavender, Damascus rose, sandalwood, or bergamot essence can reduce fear and anxiety promoting an improved woman’s mammography experience (Ali et al, 2015; Bagetta et al, 2010; Komori et al, 1995; Louis & Kowalski, 2002; Motomura et al, 2001; Navarra et al, 2015; Ni et al, 2013; Watanabe et al, 2015).…”

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“…In relation to enjoyment and intention for future use, 97.9% ( n = 48) of participants enjoyed using the EOs while waiting for their breast-imaging procedure, and 84% ( n = 43) intend to use them in the future. Both responses suggest acceptance of this intervention to reduce the psychosocial responses of stress and anxiety and influence mood in the breast-imaging setting (Pacifici, 2016). EOs are a noninvasive, low-risk intervention that can be readily available in a waiting room to be used as needed.…”

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“…There is limited research on the use of EOs to promote relaxation in a clinical setting. Given the need for interventions to decrease anxiety and promote relaxation among women undergoing breast-imaging procedures, some breast-imaging environments have incorporated music, light therapy, and environmental enhancement of waiting and treatment areas to help with procedural anxiety (Pacifici, 2016). The use of EOs in this setting could be both feasible and effective.…”

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Purpose: To examine the following variables related to essential oil use: familiarity, enjoyment, influence on relaxation, intention for future use, and acceptance among women undergoing breast-imaging procedures. Design: A descriptive, exploratory study. Method: An investigator-designed questionnaire was used to gather demographic information and study variables ( N = 51). Data on age and scheduled procedure were collected. Data collected on essential oils included choice, anxiety, acceptance, familiarity, relaxation response, enjoyment with use, and intention to use in the future. Acceptance of essential oils was derived from the prompt included on the questionnaire “please tell us the reason you accepted the Essential Oil today.” Findings: Enjoyment with essential oils was high 97.9% ( n = 48), 76% ( n = 38) were familiar with their use, a majority 94% ( n = 48) of participants experienced some degree of relaxation following their use, and 94% ( n = 46) would continue their use in the future. Acceptance of essential oils was based largely on familiarity with their use. Conclusions: A majority of participants in this study enjoyed essential oils, were familiar with their use, experienced relaxation following use, and intended to use them in the future when undergoing breast-imaging procedures.

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How to Minimize Patient Anxiety From Screening Mammography

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Rebner

2021

Journal of Breast Imaging

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Anxiety has been portrayed by the media and some organizations and societies as one of the harms of mammography. However, one experiences anxiety in multiple different medical tests that are undertaken, including screening examinations; it is not unique to mammography. Some may argue that because this anxiety is transient, the so-called harm is potentially overstated, but for some women the anxiety is significant. Anxiety can increase or decrease the likelihood of obtaining a screening mammogram. There are multiple ways that anxiety associated with screening mammography can be diminished, including before, during, and after the examination. These include simple measures such as patient education, improved communication, being aware of the patient’s potential discomfort and addressing it, validating the patient’s anxiety as well as providing the patient with positive factual data that can easily be implemented in every breast center. More complex interventions include altering the breast center environment with multisensory stimulation, reorganization of patient flow to minimize wait times, and relaxation techniques including complementary and alternative medicine. In this article we will review the literature on measures that can be taken to minimize anxiety that would maximize the likelihood of a woman obtaining an annual screening mammogram.

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Decreasing Anxieties in Women Undergoing Mammography

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Essential Oil Use With Breast Imaging A Pilot Study

Essential Oil Use With Breast Imaging A Pilot Study

How to Minimize Patient Anxiety From Screening Mammography

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