The Effects of Aromatherapy on Stress and Burnout Among Healthcare Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A 3-Arm Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 114
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Post-intervention score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) on day 7
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for inhalation of plant-based aromas to reduce stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and urgent care centers.
详细描述
After being informed about the study and potential risks/benefits, participants will provide e-sign informed consent documents and be randomized to one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. Each participant will apply the assigned study oil to the jawline for inhalation three times daily for a total of 7 days.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Care Provider)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 59 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Age 20-59
- •Lives in the United States
- •Otherwise healthy
- •Employed full time in a capacity that interacts with patients at a hospital, primary, or urgent care center that treats COVID-19 patients. Full time is defined as 35 hours or more each week.
排除标准
- •Positive COVID-19 test within 60 days of the study period
- •COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study
- •Allergy to any of the ingredients
- •Regular smokers in the home (daily or more often)
- •Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
- •Existing use of an aromatherapy blend for stress management
结局指标
主要结局
Post-intervention score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) on day 7
时间窗: Day 7
The DASS is a 42-item scale measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Each item is measured on a 4-point frequency scale, scored from 0-3, with higher scores indicating greater frequency of each symptom.
Post-intervention score on the Profile of Mood States, abbreviated version on day 7
时间窗: Day 7
The abbreviated version of the profile of mood states contains 40 items across 7 constructs. Each item is scored on a 5 point scale ranging from 0-4 with higher scores indicating higher levels of each construct.
Post-intervention score on the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel on day 7
时间窗: Day 7
The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item scale measuring 3 constructs of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement. Each item is ranked on a 7-point likert scale, scored from 0-6, with higher scores indicating higher levels of burnout.
次要结局
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