The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety in patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
90
Lavender oil was used for aromatherapy intervention.
No aromatherapy intervention was performed during the period of the study.
Weifang People's Hospital
Weifang, Shangdong, China
Sleep quality
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess the sleeping quality of the patients. The total score of PSQI ranged from 0-21, with higher scores indicating poor sleep quality.
Time frame: The sleep quality of the patients was assessed at 8 a.m. for one week.
Anxiety
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to assess the anxiety level of the patients. The scale consists of 21 entries with a total score ranging from 0 to 63, with higher total scores being associated with more severe levels of anxiety.
Time frame: The anxiety level of the patients was assessed at 8 a.m. for one week.
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