Effects of Aroma Inhalation on Fatigue and Sleep Quality of Postpartum Mothers.
- Author:
Sung Hee LEE
1
Author Information
1. Nursing Department, Sorabol College, Korea. leesh@sorabol.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aroma Inhalation;
Fatigue;
Sleep quality;
Postpartum mothers
- MeSH:
Arousal;
Eucalyptus;
Fatigue*;
Humans;
Inhalation*;
Lavandula;
Mothers*;
Postpartum Period*
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2004;10(3):235-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of aroma inhalation on fatigue and quality of sleep of postpartum mothers. METHOD: The study design was a non-equivalent control group pre-post design. 51 Postpartum mothers were assigned either to a control group or to an experimental group that was exposed to aromas through inhalation for 6 days. Subjects in the experimental group were instructed to wear a necklace filled with Lavender and Eucalyptus oil from 2: 00 PM to 8: 00 PM every day. Fatigue was measured using the Rhoten Fatigue Scale. Sleep duration, night arousal frequency and sleep satisfaction were used to assess the quality of sleep. RESULT: There was a significant difference in the score of fatigue following the treatment between the experimental and control groups (t=-2.79 p=.00). However, there was no significant difference in sleep duration, frequency of night arousal and sleep satisfaction following aroma inhalation between two groups. CONCLUSION: This intervention appears to be effective in reducing the fatigue in postpartum mothers.
