Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Sleep Quality
- Sponsor
- Weifang Medical University
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Sleep quality
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety in patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Investigators
Jiang Liu
Research investigator
Weifang Medical University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •patients diagnosed with breast cancer and receiving chemotherapy; 2) suffering from sleep disorders or PSQI score greater than 5; 3) not using medications such as antidepressants and hypnotics that may affect the observation results; 4) age older than 18 years and volunteered to participate in this study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Asthma or severe respiratory disease; 2) Allergy to lavender; 3) Cognitive or communication disorders; 4) Breast cancer combined with severe organ dysfunction.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Sleep quality
Time Frame: The sleep quality of the patients was assessed at 8 a.m. for one week.
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.
Anxiety
Time Frame: The anxiety level of the patients was assessed at 8 a.m. for one week.
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.