The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy with Lavender Essential Oil in Relieving Post Arthroscopy Pain

摘要: Research literature regarding the effectiveness of lavender essential oil aromatherapy in reducing postoperative surgical wound pain is limited and results are inconsistent. The aim this study was to examine with 2% via bottle necklace for arthroscopic knee relief. This a time series experimental design comprised two groups. Twenty eight patients comprising group were given necklaces filled 0.5ml oil, while thirty participants control empty wear. Aromatherapy effectively reduced long term (72 hours) use, there differences rate decline between There no significant findings groups (experimental group/control group) at 15 minutes, 4, 8, 24, 48 hours. However, reduction slope score 72th hour after recovery from anesthesia significantly greater than that group. scores decreased 6.9 1.8, ratings 3.5 6.4. approach surgery relief not recommended immediate effect, but use (at least 72 hours anesthesia). Future research should establishing standards care.