Effects of lavender and Citrus aurantium on pain of conscious intensive care unit patients: A parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial

Karimzadeh, Zahra; Forouzi, Mansooreh Azizzadeh; Tajadini, Haleh; Ahmadinejad, Mehdi; Roy, Callista; Dehghan, Mahlagha

doi:10.1016/j.joim.2021.01.006

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“…Similar to our findings, the study by Karimzadeh (2021) did not support an effect of Citrus aurantium on the reduction in pain in conscious intensive care patients [ 45 ]. Valehi (2019), in a study on the effect of aromatherapy using Citrus aurantium on life expectancy in hemodialysis patients, did not observe any positive effect of aromatherapy [ 46 ].…”

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Effect of Citrus aurantium Aroma on the Happiness of Pre-Hospital Emergency Staff: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Happiness is a positive internal experience and an indicator of mental health. Having happy and efficient employees is one of the ideals of healthcare organizations, given its impact on the quality of healthcare services. Emergency healthcare staff members face various unpleasant and stressful events. It has been suggested that fragrant herbs such as Citrus aurantium can have cheerfulness effects on individuals. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of Citrus aurantium aroma on the happiness of pre-hospital emergency staff. A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial was carried out on 167 prehospital emergency medical staff who were randomly assigned into two groups of aromatherapy and placebo. The participants received Citrus aurantium aromatherapy and placebo for five work shifts and for two consecutive weeks. Aromatherapy was performed using 10% Citrus aurantium scent applied via a pendant containing 1.5 cc of Citrus aurantium scent. The distance from the nose to the container was about 20 cm with the neck straight and the head in a balanced position. Data regarding staff happiness were collected using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, which were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean level of happiness did not differ between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.99). Work experience had a statistically significant inverse association with happiness (coefficient = −0.76, 95% CI: −1.49, −0.03). The findings of this randomized controlled trial indicate that Citrus aurantium aroma has no effect on the happiness of prehospital emergency medical services workers. There is a need to study the effect of a combination of complementary and alternative methods on the creation of positive psychological feelings among pre-hospital emergency staff.

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Effect of Citrus aurantium Aroma on the Happiness of Pre-Hospital Emergency Staff: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…Karimzadeh et al [9] provides a comprehensive review of lavender essential oil's role in wound healing. It summarizes findings from various research types, including human clinical trials, animal studies, and in vitro studies.…”

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“…The review reveals that lavender essential oil may contribute to faster wound healing, increased collagen expression, and enhanced activity in tissue remodeling. The article emphasizes the need for standardized chemical composition and further high-quality human clinical trials to confirm these findings and establish safety and efficacy in clinical practice [9].…”

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ICU Patient Care: The Role of Aromatherapy in Stress and Sleep Management

Cardoso

2024

Braz. Journal of Health Aromatherapy and Essential Oil

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This narrative review article explores the integration of aromatherapy, especially using lavender essential oil, in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and implications of this practice in critical care settings, where patients frequently suffer from stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. The study adopts a critical narrative review methodology, systematically examining both qualitative and quantitative literature. The research covers a range of aspects, including the impact of aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality, specific effects of lavender essential oil in wound healing, antibacterial, and anxiolytic activities, and its use in nursing practice. While initial findings are promising, indicating potential benefits in reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality, the evidence is not yet robust, with variability in study designs and outcomes. The review highlights the need for more rigorous research, standardization of essential oil use, and incorporation of aromatherapy education in nursing curricula. It concludes that while aromatherapy, particularly with lavender essential oil, shows potential therapeutic effects in ICUs, further research and holistic integration are essential for its effective and safe application in medical practice.

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“…In a study, it was reported that CIH was effective in reducing the incidence of nausea and vomiting [ 12 ]. It was indicated that aromatherapy with lavender and citrus aurantium relieved pain in conscious patients in an intensive care unit [ 13 ]. The antinociceptive effect of lemon aromatherapy was shown in mouse postoperative pain [ 14 ].…”

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The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial

Rambod

Pasyar

Karimian

2023

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Complementary and integrative medicine may be effective for postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, and vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery. Methods This is a randomized clinical trial study. Ninety patients who had undergone lower extremity fracture surgery were randomly assigned to the intervention (lemon aromatherapy) and control groups. Lemon aromatherapy was started in the morning of the surgery and extended at two-hour intervals until the end of the surgery, in the recovery room, and 16 h after surgery. Numerical pain and nausea and vomiting scales, the Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching, and the WACHS Neurovascular Observation Chart were used to assess the outcomes before and after the intervention (in the recovery room and 4, 8, 12, and 16 h post-surgery). The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test, ANCOVA, and Repeated Measure ANCOVA. Results A significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of the intensity of pain (P < 0.001) and nausea and vomiting (P = 0.001) during the study period. Moreover, a significant difference was found between groups as to the frequency and severity of nausea, vomiting, and retching. The amount and duration of postoperative vomiting and nausea were significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group. In addition, lemon inhalation aromatherapy decreased the frequency of anti-emetic drug administration in the recovery room (P = 0.04) and 16 h post-surgery (P = 0.03). Conclusions This study indicated that aromatherapy reduced pain intensity, postoperative nausea, vomiting, and retching, as well as the incidence of anti-emetic drug administration. Therefore, using lemon inhalation aromatherapy to relieve pain and reduce nausea and vomiting is suggested for lower extremity fracture patients who have undergone surgery. Trial registration This study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trail (Number = 57,331, IRCT20130616013690N10, approved 24/07/2021) (https://www.irct.ir/trial/57331).

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Effects of lavender and Citrus aurantium on pain of conscious intensive care unit patients: A parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Effect of Citrus aurantium Aroma on the Happiness of Pre-Hospital Emergency Staff: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Citrus aurantium Aroma on the Happiness of Pre-Hospital Emergency Staff: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ICU Patient Care: The Role of Aromatherapy in Stress and Sleep Management

The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial

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