Efficacy of Aromatherapy Against Behavioral and Psychological Disturbances in People With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Am Med Dir Assoc
; 25(11): 105199, 2024 Aug 09.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common in people with dementia. Aromatherapy may reduce the frequency and severity of BPSD. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of aromatherapy in relieving BPSD and improving functional ability in people with dementia.DESIGN:
Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING ANDPARTICIPANTS:
Patients with dementia receiving aromatherapy.METHODS:
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for RCTs published before March 2024 comparing aromatherapy with control treatments in patients with dementia.RESULTS:
There were 15 trials involving 821 patients. Overall, significant reduction in BPSD was observed after 1 month of aromatherapy treatment. Among 15 trials, 9 reported the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) score, and 7 evaluated the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) score. The meta-analysis showed significant improvement in CMAI score [weighted mean difference (WMD) -6.31, 95% CI -9.52 to -3.11] and NPI score (WMD -8.07, 95% CI -13.53 to -2.61) in patients receiving 3 to 4 weeks of aromatherapy compared with the control group. Four of the 15 trials reported improvement in depressive mood and 3 trials reported no significant improvement in functional ability. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS In conclusion, aromatherapy is a safe and viable nonpharmacologic treatment to improve BPSD in people with dementia and its combination with massage showed higher efficacy.
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MEDLINE
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J Am Med Dir Assoc
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J. Am. Med. Dir. Assoc
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Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (Print)
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HISTORIA DA MEDICINA
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Taiwan