Background: The use of MRI as a non-invasive diagnostic radiological examination modality is painless. However, patients may experience claustrophobia and anxiety. Sensory intervention method providing sensory stimulation to an individual, which expected reduce the Purpose: To determine effect on anxiety level using scent by inhalation sound based heart rate MRI-AQ in with lumbal examination. M...

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This study was performed to investigate the effect of smell on heart rate and short-term memory. Lemon and lavender were used as stimulating and soothing scents respectively, in order to determine if these odors increased or decreased heart rate and correspondingly improved or impaired memory. Sixty-seven participants from California State University, Sacramento were divided into three groups t...

BACKGROUND A majority of reproductive-age women experience a constellation of various symptoms in the premenstrual phase, commonly known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Despite its prevalence, however, no single treatment is universally recognized as effective, and many women turn to alternative approaches, including aromatherapy, a holistic mind and body treatment. The present study investigat...

INTRODUCTION Intrauterine device (IUD) is the most common reliable, effective and reversible contraceptive method used worldwide and in areas with high growth rate is of particular importance. IUD insertion is associated with high anxiety in most people that causes pain and discomfort. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of aromatherapy on anxiety and pain caused by IUD insertion...

The use of scents in sleep medicine is gaining increasing attention since they have been shown to improve quality. This randomized double-blinded crossover trial measured the extent which a continuous nightly presentation synthetic jasmine scent combined with lavender oil and passionflower herb improves subjective objective Thirty sensitive sleepers (ISI 7-14) who suffer from delayed sleep-onse...

Namaste Care is a program designed to offer meaningful activities to nursing home residents with advanced dementia or those who cannot be engaged in traditional activities. This 7-day-a-week program is staffed by specially trained nursing assistants who provide activities of daily living in an unhurried manner, with a ''loving touch'' approach to care. The program takes place in a room with low...

Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained from lavender (Lavendula angustifolia). The main components linalool and linalyl acetate have been shown to autoxidize in contact with oxygen in the air, forming sensitizing hydroperoxides. Patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis were consecutively patch-tested with oxidized lavender oil 6% pet., oxidized linalyl acetate 6% pet., and oxidize...