Does Aromatherapy Improve Mood and Reduce Pain in Women After Scheduled Cesarean Procedures?
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 182
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- PANAS survey to measure mood
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to explore whether lavender sandalwood aromatherapy can support comfort, mood, pain relief, and overall satisfaction for participants recovering from a scheduled cesarean section without complications. The main questions this study aims to answer are:
- How does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy affect participants' mood during postpartum recovery after a cesarean section?
- Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy help reduce pain during recovery?
- Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy improve participants' overall satisfaction with their recovery experience? Researchers will compare participants who receive lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy with those who do not to determine whether it improves mood, reduces pain, and enhances patient satisfaction.
Participants will be asked to:
- Wear aromatherapy tabs on their gown for 24 hours.
- Have the aromatherapy tabs applied 24 hours after the cesarean section and removed 48 hours after the cesarean section.
- Complete surveys at 24 hours and 48 hours after the cesarean section. This will apply to both the control and intervention groups.
详细描述
Aromatherapy represents a holistic, patient-centered approach designed to enhance comfort, relaxation, and sleep for individuals receiving medical care. This method is both cost-effective and associated with minimal side effects, making it an appealing option as a complementary therapy. For centuries, essential oils have been incorporated into care routines to help relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Their use is especially prominent during significant life events such as pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, where they support emotional and physical well-being.
This randomized controlled trial has been designed to assess the therapeutic effects of Lavender Sandalwood Elequil Aromatabs in women scheduled for planned cesarean sections. In this study, participants in the experimental group will receive self-adhesive aromatherapy tabs containing a blend of lavender and sandalwood essential oils. These tabs are conveniently placed on hospital gowns and are intended to deliver continuous aromatic benefits for up to 24 hours following surgery, in addition to the standard post-operative care provided. Participants in the control group, on the other hand, will receive only the standard care without aromatherapy exposure.
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate changes in emotional well-being, pain perception, and overall patient satisfaction among cesarean-section patients. Emotional states will be measured using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), which captures both positive and negative mood dimensions. Pain levels will be assessed with the Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS), a validated tool for quantifying pain intensity. Additionally, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) will be used to gauge patient satisfaction with their care experience. Collectively, these measures will offer comprehensive insights into how aromatherapy may contribute to improved recovery and holistic well-being during the post-surgical period.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients scheduled for a planned cesarean section
- •Undergoing pre-admission testing
排除标准
- •Individuals under 18 years of age
- •High-risk pregnancies
- •Patients not admitted to the postpartum unit following delivery
- •Individuals with known allergies to essential oils
- •Patients whose newborns require admission to the NICU
- •Patients originally scheduled for a cesarean section but admitted to the labor and delivery unit before the planned procedure
研究组 & 干预措施
Control group
Participants assigned to the control group will receive standard post-operative care following their scheduled cesarean section, with no aromatherapy intervention. This approach enables a clear comparison with the experimental group to evaluate the impact of aromatherapy. The PANAS and DVPRS assessments will be administered at 24 and 48 hours post-surgery.
Experimental group
Participants assigned to the intervention group will have self-adhesive aromatherapy tabs applied to their hospital gowns within 24 hours after their cesarean surgery. These aromatabs, containing a blend of lavender and sandalwood essential oils, are worn continuously for 24 hours, delivering consistent aromatic exposure. After this 24-hour interval, the tabs will be removed 48 hours post-surgery. To assess the impact of the aromatherapy intervention, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and the Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) will be administered at both the 24-hour and 48-hour following surgery. This approach will allow for a detailed evaluation of changes in mood and pain levels associated with the use of Aromatabs during the immediate postoperative recovery period.
干预措施: Lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy tabs (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
PANAS survey to measure mood
时间窗: The period begins when you enroll and ends when you are discharged, and usually covers a timeframe of three to six days.
The primary outcome of this study focuses on evaluating participants' emotional well-being by utilizing the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). This assessment tool will be administered twice: first, at the baseline 24 hours after delivery, and then again at 48 hours following surgery. By comparing PANAS results from these two time points, the study aims to capture any changes in both positive and negative mood dimensions that may occur as a result of the intervention. This approach provides a comprehensive analysis of how the aromatherapy tabs may influence mood and emotional states during the immediate postoperative recovery period.
次要结局
- DVPRS to Measure Pain and Patient Satisfaction(The period begins when the participants enroll and ends when they are discharged, and usually covers a timeframe of three to six days.)
研究者
Mi Park
Register Nurse
Memorial Hermann Health System