Effects of Aroma Inhalation Method on Test Anxiety, Stress Response and Serum Cortisol in Nursing Students / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
; : 410-418, 2013.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was done to examine the effects of Aroma inhalation therapy on test anxiety, stress and serum cortisol in nursing students.METHODS:
The study design was a pre posttest randomized design with a pre-survey, a 5-day experimental treatment (2012.11.17-21) and a post survey. Participants were 65 students - 31 in the aromatic inhalation group and 34 in the control group. The pre-survey included general demographic characteristics and test anxiety, stress and serum cortisol levels for all students. The experimental group received the aromatic inhalation using aroma oil (mixed Maychang, lavender, rosewood essence - ratio of 352).RESULTS:
The experimental group treated with aromatic inhalation scored significantly lower for test anxiety (t=-2.330 p=.023), physical stress (t=-2.910 p=.005) and psychological stress (t=-3.285 p=.002) compared to the control group. However, there were no differences in serum cortisol levels (t=0.228 p=.820).CONCLUSION:
Results indicate that Aromatic inhalation, using maychang, lavender and rosewood essential oils, contributes significantly to reducing anxiety and stress among nursing students, and can therefore be an effective intervention for anxiety and stress.Key words
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Main subject:
Anxiety
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Respiratory Therapy
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Stress, Psychological
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Students, Nursing
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Hydrocortisone
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Oils, Volatile
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Inhalation
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Nursing
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Aromatherapy
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Lavandula
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article