Influence of Scent and Music on Concentration
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Yuka Saeki, PhD, RN, Graduate School of Medicine, Nursing Health Science Course, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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Abstract
This study is designed to investigate whether the concentration increase with music or scent. The results showed concentoration increase by smelling the scent of peppermint, not listening to music. When nurses work at night and get tired, the scent of peppermint may be effective for improved attention in nursing practice.
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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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2019-07-25T12:54:42Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Psychomotor Vigilance Test; Essential Oil; Music |
Conference Information
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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