The use of aromatherapy in the nursing context: an integrative review

Authors

  • Ilisdayne Thallita Soares da Silva Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2421-8090
  • Analice Campelo de Araújo Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Yasmin Elvira de Medeiros Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Rebecca Stefany da Costa Santos State University of Rio Grande do Norte https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1191-0232
  • Mariana Melo da Cruz Domingos Góis Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6290-9365

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v22.59677

Keywords:

Nursing, Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Objective: The aim was to investigate in the scientific literature how aromatherapy is used in nursing care practice. Method: Integrative literature review with the following guiding question: How is aromatherapy used in nursing care practice? The survey of publications occurred between March and April 2020 in the databases BDENF, LILACS and MEDLINE. Results: After reading and analyzing the articles, 16 articles were included in final sample of this review. Data were analyzed using thematic categories. The analysis grouped the study into three categories: Aromatherapy used in pain relief; Aromatherapy used in palliative cancer care; and Aromatherapy as a therapeutic resource in mental health. Conclusion: The synthesis of the evidence found strengthens the practice of aromatherapy within nursing as an intervention for the comprehensive care of clients, consolidating the National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices in the Brazilian National Health System.

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Silva ITS da, Araújo AC de, Medeiros YE de, Santos RS da C, Góis MM da CD, Silva RAR da. The use of aromatherapy in the nursing context: an integrative review. Rev. Eletr. Enferm. [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 23 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];22:59677. Available from: https://revistas.ufg.br/fen/article/view/59677

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