Abstract |
The current study examined the effects of aromatherapy massage on alleviating agitation and depressive mood in individuals with dementia. A randomized controlled trial and repeated measures design was conducted. A total of 59 participants were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group received aromatherapy massage once per week for 8 weeks. Results indicated no significant changes over time in overall agitation for either group, but agitation decreased from Week 1 to Week 5 for the intervention group. In addition, the overall depressive symptoms decreased significantly over time for the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). However, changes in agitation within 24 hours following aromatherapy massage showed some significant changes in Weeks 5 and 9. Aromatherapy massage can be an effective and safe intervention to alleviate specific agitated behaviors and depressive mood in individuals with dementia. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42(9), 38-46.].
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Authors | Ya-Ping Yang, Chi-Jane Wang, Jing-Jy Wang |
Journal | Journal of gerontological nursing
(J Gerontol Nurs)
Vol. 42
Issue 9
Pg. 38-46
(Sep 01 2016)
ISSN: 0098-9134 [Print] United States |
PMID | 27319407
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Copyright | Copyright 2016, SLACK Incorporated. |
Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aromatherapy
- Dementia
(psychology)
- Depression
(therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Massage
- Middle Aged
- Psychomotor Agitation
(therapy)
- Taiwan
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