Randomized controlled study in the use of aromatherapy for pain reduction and to reduce opioid use in the emergency department
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Adam N. Brown, BSN, RN, TCRN, EMT-P; Cindy Reed, BSN, RN, CEN; Denise C. Rhew, PhD, RN, CNS, CEN; Crystal Adkins, MSN, RN, MBA, CEN; Merle Tai, BSN, RN, MSc, CEN
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- Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of lavender, sweet marjoram, and pink grapefruit oils on a patient’s perception of pain, and the ability to reduce the use of opioids in an emergency department setting. In the midst of the current opioid epidemic, there is much discussion on the multi-modal approach to the treatment of pain. One potential source of analgesics that can be utilized in this approach to pain control is aromatherapy with essential oils.
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2020-12-01T21:40:38Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Research Approach | Quantitative Research |
| Keywords | Essential Oils; Non-Opioid Pain Control; Emergency Department |
Conference Information
| Name | EN20X – A Virtual Xperience |
| Host | Emergency Nurses Association |
| Location | Virtual Event |
| Date | 2020 |
| Date | 2020 |
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