The Effect of Essential Oil Inhalation Patches on Perceived Burn-out & Stress on an Inpatient Medical-surgery Unit.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 20
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Change in baseline perceived stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this clinical study is to compare the use of an essential oil inhalation patch in medical surgical nurses on perceived burn-out and stress.
The main question is can essential oil inhalation patches decrease perceived burn-out and stress.
Participants will
- Take part in the study over 30 days, alternating weeks, resulting in each participant using six patches over six shifts.
- Complete anonymous Perceived Stress Survey (PSS) before the study begins and at the conclusion of the study.
- Participants will also complete a (different) survey after two weeks.
详细描述
Essential Oil inhalation patches are a nonpharmacological option that is worn by the nursing staff on an inpatient medical-surgical unit to determine the efficacy of patch on staff perceived stress & burn-out levels. Each participant will wear a new patch during six work shifts. Location is on chest or the ID badge area where it can be easily accessed to. The patch provides up to 8 hours of aromatic support. The patches use a unique patented technology that slows the release of the aromatic molecules while maintaining the purity and vitality of the essential oil. The FDA approved medical adhesive patches are roughly 1x1" in size, and are inhalation only- no contact of essential oils on skin. The patch is portable and discreet. No overwhelming aroma for others. The patch has directions for use on package with an expiration date. Used for a non-specific purpose for stress reduction environment for this study.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Full time employee (Nurse, LPN, or LNA) working on L3WD and L4WC
- •At least 18 years of age
排除标准
- •Pregnant/breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant
结局指标
主要结局
Change in baseline perceived stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale
时间窗: 4 weeks
Scores are measured on 0-4 scale with 0 indicating never and higher scores are more frequent.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Rachel G. Blier
Nurse Educator
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center