The Effectiveness of Essential Oils for Patients with Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study

Ou, Ming-Chiu; Lee, Yu-Fei; Li, Chih-Ching; Wu, Shyi-Kuen

doi:10.1089/acm.2013.0453

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“…A total sample size of 44 can have a medium effect size ( d = 0.5) with a power of 0.9 at α = 0.05 (two-tailed test) regarding the parameters of outcome measures [58]. Physical and mental measurements taken before and after each participant’s intervention were evaluated using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.…”

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A Parallel-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effects of a Far-Infrared-Emitting Collar on Neck Disorder

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The purpose of this study is to assess the beneficial effects of a far-infrared-emitting collar (FIRC) on the management of neck disorders. A neck disorder is generalized as neck muscle pain and its relative mental disorders because the etiologies of the neck’s multidimensional syndrome are either muscle impairment or psychiatric distress. This is the first study to determine the efficacy of a FIRC by evaluating objective physical evidence and psychometric self-reports using a parallel-arm randomized sham-controlled and single-blinded design. In this trial, 60 participants with neck disorders were observed at baseline and post-intervention. Compared to the placebo group after a 30-min intervention, the FIRC demonstrated a statistically significant biological effect in elevating skin temperature and promoting blood circulation with p-values 0.003 and 0.020, respectively. In addition, FIRC application significantly reduced neck muscle tension, relieved pain, ameliorated fatigue, improved depression, and decreased anxiety. The FIRC could therefore be a potential treatment for neck disorders.

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A Parallel-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effects of a Far-Infrared-Emitting Collar on Neck Disorder

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“…There is no consensus about the effects of aromatherapy with peppermint on pain and anxiety so that some believe in its effectiveness18–21 and some argue that it is ineffective 22,23. It appears that more studies are needed in this area.…”

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<p>Effect Of Peppermint Essence On The Pain And Anxiety Caused By Intravenous Catheterization In Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial</p>

Akbari¹,

Rezaei²,

Khatony³

2019

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BackgroundThe effects of the peppermint essence on the pain and anxiety caused by intravenous catheterization have not been studied yet. The aim of this study was to determine effect of inhaling peppermint essence on the pain and anxiety.MethodsIn this study, 80 cardiac patients were selected through convenient sampling and randomly allocated to aromatherapy and control groups. Data gathering tools were numeric pain rating scale and visual analogue scale for anxiety. The aromatherapy and control groups received inhaled aromatherapy with peppermint essence and distilled water, respectively.ResultsMean severity of the pain in the aromatherapy and control groups was 2.95±0.98 and 3.42±1.33, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p=0.048). The mean score of anxiety before the intervention in the aromatherapy and control groups was 3.75±1.08 and 4.70±1.43, respectively; these figures after the intervention were 2.32±0.97 and 2.10±1.42, respectively. The two groups were not significantly different before and after the intervention in terms of the level of anxiety. However, the level of anxiety before and after the intervention was significantly different in each group (p<0.001).ConclusionAromatherapy attenuated the pain and anxiety caused by intravenous catheterization. Before catheterization, peppermint essence aromatherapy is recommended.

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“…For four weeks the control group applied an unscented cream to the neck and the experimental group applied a mixture of marjoram, black pepper, and lavender and peppermint oil to the neck. Researchers followed up with the participants twice a week [19]. An assessment was completed using a visual analogue scale, NDI, pressure pain threshold via meter and neck-joint range with Motion Analysis System both prior to the study, during the study and at completion of the study [19].…”

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“…Researchers followed up with the participants twice a week [19]. An assessment was completed using a visual analogue scale, NDI, pressure pain threshold via meter and neck-joint range with Motion Analysis System both prior to the study, during the study and at completion of the study [19]. All tools of measurement are standardized and reliable.…”

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Aromatherapy Versus Pharmaceutical Interventions for Dementia Related Behaviors Translating & Integrating Scholarship Practicum

2018

MCR

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The elderly population is expected to double in the next thirty years increasing the number of individuals with the diagnosis of dementia. By proxy, dementia related behaviors such as agitation, anxiety and restless will also increase. Currently, pharmaceutical management of these behaviors include Ativan, Haldol and other psychotropic drugs which have side effects that place individuals at risk for falls and at times even aggravate the behaviors. Although, not widely researched, aromatherapy is a safe alternative to treating Dementia related behaviors. Research shows aromatherapy has a calming and relaxing effect which can be measured physiologically.

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The Effectiveness of Essential Oils for Patients with Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract: The essential oil cream developed in this study can be used to improve neck pain. This study appears to be the first to quantify this by using PPT and MAS.

Cited by 23 publications

References 54 publications

A Parallel-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effects of a Far-Infrared-Emitting Collar on Neck Disorder

A Parallel-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effects of a Far-Infrared-Emitting Collar on Neck Disorder

<p>Effect Of Peppermint Essence On The Pain And Anxiety Caused By Intravenous Catheterization In Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial</p>

Aromatherapy Versus Pharmaceutical Interventions for Dementia Related Behaviors Translating & Integrating Scholarship Practicum

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