The Influence of Lavender Aroma Therapy on Decreasing Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients

The objective of this research was to determine the influence of lavender aromatherapy on decreasing blood pressure in hypertension patients. The research employed quantitative method with quasi experiment design. The samples were 32 patients either in the treatment group or in the non-treatment group. They were selected by consecutive sampling technique. The result of the research showed that the decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the treatment group was 9.7299 mmHg and 4.3237 mmHg while without treatment was 7.0461 mmHg and 3.51152 mmHg. Paired t-test resulted the probability value of systolic blood pressure was α (0.000) <0.05, the probability of diastolic blood pressure was α (0.000) <0.05. It could be concluded that there was the influence of lavender aromatherapy on the decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Inhalation with lavender aromatherapy method can become one of the considerations in nursing intervention to decrease blood pressure in hypertension patients. It can be an alternative of therapy complement besides medication

Effectiveness of Indonesian Essential Oil Mixture of Lemongrass, Cananga, and Patchouli in Relaxation Through Inhalation: a Clinical Test on Healthy Woman with High Potential for Stress

Relaxation is one of many mechanisms for coping with stress. One of the most widely used methods for relaxation is aromatherapy with the application of essential oils. Known for their therapeutic benefits, essential oils can be extracted from various Indonesian native herbs such as lemongrass (sereh wangi or Cymbopogon winterianus), cananga or ylang-ylang (kenanga or Canarium odoratum), and patchouli (nilam or Pogostemon cabin). This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a mixture of Indonesian essential oil made of lemongrass, cananga, and patchouli extracts. Experiment was conducted by asking a number of subjects to inhale the oil mixture and assessing its effectiveness in terms of psychological relaxation by using Visual Analog Scale or VAS) and of physical relaxation by examining the subjects’ blood pressure (MAP), pulse frequency, and breathing frequency. The result was then compared with that of lavender oil and with the control group. The study was conducted on 60 healthy women through single-blind clinical trials (before and after) using the “intent to treat” approach, followed by a startle test. Participants were divided into three groups: (1) 20 participants who were treated with Indonesian essential oil mixture, (2) 20 participants who were treated with lavender oil, and (3) 20 participants who served as the control group. Psychological relaxation measurement showed that Indonesian essential oil mixture produced the same degree of effectiveness as lavender oil and the control groups did, although both treatments tended to produce better results than the control group did. However, physical relaxation measurement showed that Indonesian essential oil mixture produced a higher degree of effectiveness than lavender oil and tended to produce a better result than the control group did, especially in terms of blood pressure based on MAP scores.    &nbsp

The self-prescribed use of aromatherapy oils by pregnant women

Background: While some studies have reported effectiveness of aromatherapy oils use during labour there is no reported evidence of efficacy or risks of aromatherapy oils use for pregnancy-related symptoms or conditions. A number of aromatherapy oils are unsafe for use by pregnant women yet there is currently no research examining the prevalence and characteristics of women who use aromatherapy oils during pregnancy. Aim: To conduct an empirical study of the prevalence and characteristics of women who use aromatherapy oils during pregnancy. Methods: The research was conducted as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH), focusing on the nationally representative sample of Australian women aged 31-36 years. Data were collected via a cross-sectional questionnaire (n=8200) conducted in 2009. Results: Self-prescribed aromatherapy oils were used by 15.2% of pregnant women. Pregnant women were 1.57 (95% CI: 1.01, 2.43) times more likely to self-prescribe use of aromatherapy oils if they have allergies or hayfever, and 2.26 (95% CI: 1.34, 3.79) times more likely to self-prescribe use of aromatherapy oils if they have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Conclusion: Our study highlights a considerable use of aromatherapy oils by pregnant women. There is a clear need for greater communication between practitioners and patients regarding the use of aromatherapy oils during pregnancy, as well a need for health care practitioners to be mindful that pregnant women in their care may be using aromatherapy oils, some of which may be unsafe. © 2013 Australian College of Midwives

The assessment and management of pain in older people : a systematic review of the literature

This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature which was carried out to determine the most appropriate strategies that could be carried out for the assessment and management of pain in residents living in care homes. Five hundred and seventy-one papers were initially identified and from this total 70 papers were found to be appropriate. These papers were organised into five key themes; Assessment & Behavioural Assessment, Barriers/Attitudes/Perceptions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Complementary Therapies and Education/Guidelines. Most of the papers related to pain in this group were pharmacological suggesting that health care professionals generally feel that pharmacological approaches are the only way to manage pain in this group. Nevertheless, the non-pharmacological papers do suggest that there are other methods of pain control which should be considered. Recommendations for further research are made.Burdett Trust for Nursin

PRODUKSI MINYAK ANGIN AROMATHERAPY BERBAHAN SEREH DAN GONDOPURO DENGAN AROMA MELATI DAN MAWAR

Eka Novita Sari. H3513013. PRODUKSI MINYAK ANGIN AROMATHERAPY BERBAHAN SEREH DAN GONDOPURO DENGAN AROMA MELATI DAN MAWAR. Produksi Minyak Angin Aromatherapy dilaksanakan di Sembung, RT 03/RW II, Gayamdompo, Kabupaten Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah pada tanggal 19 April 2016-23 Mei 2016. Dibawah bimbingan Bapak Dr. Ir. Heru Irianto, M. M. Minyak Angin Aromatherapy “So Fresh” merupakan minyak angin yang dikemas dalam botol roll on sehingga mempunyai bentuk yang simple. Minyak angin aromatherapy memiliki banyak manfaat, diantaranya untuk penghayatan, terapi dan kesehatan. Bahan dasar minyak angin “So Fresh” yaitu campuran minyak esensial dari tanaman Gondopura dan Sereh dengan aroma melati dan mawar. Bahan lain yang digunakan dalam pembuatan minyak angin aromatherapy ini yaitu menthol kristal, minyak mint, camfer, dan pewarna. Proses produksi minyak angin aromatherapy ini melalui tahap yang sederhana yaitu persiapan bahan baku, pencampuran, pengadukan dan pengemasan. Minyak angin “So Fresh” dipasarkan di daerah lingkungan kampus sekitar dengan sasaran pasarnya adalah mahasiswa dan dosen. Selain di lingkungan kampus minyak angin “So Fresh” ini juga dipasarkan di daerah tempat tinggal maupun daerah lain dengan pasar pasaran yaitu masyarakat sekitar. Analisis usaha Minyak Angin “So Fresh” dengan total produk sebanyak 60 kotak (60 botol roll on), total biaya produksi Rp 422.310,00 dan total penerimaan sebesar Rp 480.000,00 sehingga memberikan keuntungan sebesar Rp 57.690,00 memiliki Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C) 1,14 sehingga usaha produksi minyak angin aromatherapy “So Fresh” layak untuk dikembangkan

Cognitive facilitation following intentional odor exposure

This paper reviews evidence that, in addition to incidental olfactory pollutants, intentional odor delivery can impact cognitive operations both positively and negatively. Evidence for cognitive facilitation/interference is reviewed alongside four potential explanations for odor-induced effects. It is concluded that the pharmacological properties of odors can induce changes in cognition. However, these effects can be accentuated/attenuated by the shift in mood following odor exposure, expectancy of cognitive effects, and cues to behavior via the contextual association with the odor. It is proposed that greater consideration is required in the intentional utilization of odors within both industrial and private locations, since differential effects are observed for odors with positive hedonic qualities

Pengaruh Aromaterapi Lavender Terhadap Intensitas Nyeri Pada Pasien Pasca Operasi Di Rumah Sakit Dustira Cimahi

Lavender as aromatherapy give effect of relaxing and sedation. Research aimed to know the influence of lavender aromatherapy on pain intensity on major surgical post operative patient. This research used pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design form. Sample in this research as many as 10 people by purposive sampling technique and data analysis by paired t-test. Statistical test result obtained p value 0,001. There is seen a significance difference of pain intensity before and after lavender aromatherapy provision. Suggestion for Dustira Hospital Cimahi, research could become input for Hospital to applied lavender aromatherapy provision on post operative patient. Lavender aromatherapy should be taught before surgery, and patients can be applied in patients after surgery

PENGARUH PIJAT AROMATERAPI TERHADAP TINGKAT STRES DAN KADAR INTERLEUKIN-6 IBU POSTPARTUM PRIMIPARA DI KOTA SEMARANG

Latar Belakang. Angka kejadian stres postpartum adalah 11–30%. Tingkat stres yang tinggi selama postpartum ini memiliki pengaruh kuat pada adaptasi ibu selanjutnya serta beresiko terjadi inflamasi. Tujuan. Mengetahui pengaruh pijat aromaterapi terhadap tingkat stres dan kadar interleukin-6 ibu postpartum primipara di Kota Semarang. Metode. Quasy experimental, rancangan non equivalent control group design dengan teknik consecutive sampling. Sampel adalah ibu postpartum di Kota Semarang yang memenuhi syarat. Total sampel 40 responden terbagi dalam 4 kelompok dan tiap kelompok 10 responden. Pada kelompok 1 diberikan pijat, kelompok 2 aromaterapi, kelompok 3 pijat aromaterapi dan kelompok 4 adalah kelompok kontrol. Pengukuran tingkat stres menggunakan kuesioner DASS dan IL-6 menggunakan ELISA. Analisis data tingkat stres menggunakan wilcoxon dan kruskal wallis sedangkan IL-6 menggunakan paired sample test dan one way anova. Hasil. Tingkat stres setelah perlakuan pada kelompok pijat, aromaterapi dan pijat aromaterapi terbanyak adalah kategori tidak stres dan pada kelompok kontrol terbanyak adalah kategori stres ringan, sedang dan berat. Ada pengaruh pijat, aromaterapi dan pijat aromaterapi terhadap tingkat stres dengan tiap p-value = 0,024, ada perbedaan tingkat stres pada keempat kelompok dengan p < 0,05 dari keempat kelompok yang paling memberikan pengaruh mengurangi tingkat stres adalah perlakuan pijat dan perlakuan pijat aromaterapi dengan p-value = 0,014. Pada IL-6 setelah diberikan perlakuan didapatkan kadar tertinggi pada pijat adalah 23,658 pg/mL, pada aromaterapi 45,643 pg/mL, pada pijat aromaterapi 23,020 pg/mL sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol 55,051 pg/mL. Uji analisis didapatkan hasil ada pengaruh pijat, aromaterapi, pijat aromaterapi terhadap kadar IL-6 (pvalue = 0,000). Ada perbedaan kadar IL-6 pada keempat kelompok (p < 0,05) dan perlakuan pijat, aromaterapi dan pijat aromaterapi, memberikan pengaruh yang sama dalam menurunkan kadar IL-6. Kesimpulan. Pijat, aromaterapi dan pijat aromaterapi berpengaruh menurunkan tingkat stres dan menurunkan kadar interleukin-6 ibu postpartum primipara di Kota Semarang. Kata kunci : Postpartum primipara, pijat, aromaterapi, pijat aromaterapi, tingkat stres, kadar interleukin-6 Background of the Study. The amount of stress postpartum incidence is 11-30%. This high levels of stress during postpartum had a strong influence on the subsequent maternal adaptation and risk of inflammation. Purpose of the Study. To find out the effect of aromatherapy massage toward the stress and interleukin-6 levels primiparas postpartum mothers in the Semarang. Methodology. Quasy experimental, designed by non equivalent control group design with consecutive sampling technique. The samples of the study are eligible postpartum mother in Semarang. Total samples are 40 respondents divided into four groups and each group consists of 10 respondents. In the first group is given a massage, group 2 with aromatherapy, group 3 with aromatherapy massages, and group 4 as the control group. The measurement of stress levels uses a questionnaire DASS and IL-6 using ELISA. The data analysis of stress level uses the Wilcoxon and Kruskal Wallis test, while IL-6 uses paired sample test and one way ANOVA. Results of the Study. The stress levels in the group of massage, aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage after treatment is on the category of without stress, while in the control group there are category of mild stress, moderate and severe. There is an effect of massage, aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage toward the stress levels with each p-value = 0.024, there are differences in the level of stress in all four groups with p <0.05 from the four groups which most influence on the reduction of stress levels are massage treatments and aromatherapy massage treatment with p-value = 0.014. On the IL-6, after being given treatment, it is obtained the highest levels at the massage are 23.658 pg / mL, at aromatherapy 45.643 pg / mL, at the aromatherapy massage 23.020 pg / mL, while at the control group 55.051 pg / mL. Test analysis shows there is an effect of massage, aromatherapy, aromatherapy massage on levels of IL-6 (p-value = 0.000). There are differences in the levels of IL-6 toward all four groups (p <0.05) and massage treatments, aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage are having the same effect in reducing the levels of IL 6. Conclusion. Massages, aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage affect in reducing stress levels and lower levels of interleukin-6 primiparas postpartum mothers in Semarang. Keywords: Primiparas postpartum, massage, aromatherapy, aromatherapy massage, stress levels, levels of interleukin-

Disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine used by hospitalized patients in the North East of England

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in hospitalised patients, and to explore the associations between patients’ perceived side-effects and relevant factors. Methods: Patients who were admitted to a district general hospital and met the eligibility criteria were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Their medications and pertinent details were verified from the medical notes. All quantitative and qualitative data were collated and analysed. A chi-squared test was performed to test the associations of the perceived CAM side-effects with the significance level determined at a=0.05. Results: A total of 240 in-patients completed the study. They were mostly white British (98.8%). The prevalence of CAM use within two years was 74.6% and one month 37.9%. Only 19 of 91 patients (20.9%) using CAM within one month disclosed their current CAM applications. Nearly half of patients (45.8%) who used CAM within two years experienced various CAM side-effects that tended to resolve after discontinuation. Slightly more than half (57.6%) perceived CAM side-effects and their perceptions were significantly associated with gender (P=0.048) and consideration for future CAM use (P=0.033). Potential interactions between herbal remedies/dietary supplements and prescribed drugs, such as garlic with lisinopril or aspirin, were assessed in 82 patients (45.8%). Conclusion: Most in-patients used CAM and experienced some adverse effects. The disclosure of CAM use and its adverse outcomes should be encouraged by healthcare professionals