The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of lavender aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety by measuring changes in pulse rate and anxiety core using Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Index questionnaires and on postoperative pain medicine usage. Study participants will then be randomized into one of four groups; either they will receive 2 drops of lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) oil (LO) or 2 drops of Michelia Alba Leaf oil (MA) or 2 drops of unscented Almond oil (AO) or two drops water on the inside of an oxygen face mask for 15 minutes. Linalool makes up \~30% of Lavandula Angustifolia oil and is believed to be its most active anti-anxiety component. Before and after treatment, anxiety level will be measured using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
200
two drops on the inside of an oxygen face mask for 15 minutes.
two drops on the inside of an oxygen face mask for 15 minutes.
two drops on the inside of an oxygen face mask for 15 minutes.
two drops on the inside of an oxygen face mask for 15 minutes.
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States
Reduction in anxiety as measured by the change in baseline STAI scores
Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a self-reported instrument. It was designed to assess levels of state anxiety and traint anxiety, through 40 items scored by a likert-scale. State anxiety can be defined as a transient momentary emotional status that results from situational stress.
Time frame: 20 Minutes
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