The effects of preoperative aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality of colorectal surgery patients: A randomized controlled study.
CONCLUSIONS: It was found that aromatherapy massage with lavender oil increased the sleep quality and reduced the level of anxiety in patients with colorectal surgery in the preoperative period.
PMID: 29458940 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ayik C, Ă–zden D Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research
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