Essential oils reduction of dementia-related behavior disturbances: A case study and literature review
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Dawn L. Langley-Brady, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, CHPN, CCAP, Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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In 2015, over 9 million people were diagnosed with dementia worldwide. Dementia can be accompanied by aggression or violent behavior intractable to standard treatment (e.g. Seroquel). In one case study, essential oils reduced aggressive behavior within 20 minutes of application. This case study and literature review will be discussed.
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; Complementary Therapies; Dementia |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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