Aromatherapy Massage for Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients

ConclusionsAromatherapy massage is a simple and effective nonpharmacological nursing intervention that can be used to manage neuropathic pain and improve QoL in patients with painful neuropathy. Clinical RelevanceAromatherapy massage is a well‐tolerated, feasible, and safe nonpharmacological method that can be readily integrated into clinical settings by nursing staff. The essential oils rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile can be safely used by nurses in the clinical setting, if applicable. However, training and experience of nurses in aromatherapy massage is critical to achieving positive results.
Source: Journal of Nursing Scholarship - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research