Effects of aromatherapy on stress levels in BSN students: A pilot study
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Cynthia M. Pipkins, PhD, RN, JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA; J. T. Seaman, MSN, RN, PMHMP-BC, Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Beamont, Texas, USA
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Aromatherapy may have positive effects of increased attention, performance and mental acuity through stimulating the conscious mind. Stress is a common psychological factor affecting physiological factors in nursing students. This study determined the baseline stress level and evaluated the effectiveness of aromatherapy on physiological and psychological factors in nursing students.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Aromatherapy; Nursing Students; Peppermint Oil |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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