Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for inhalation of plant-based aromas to reduce stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and urgent care centers.
After being informed about the study and potential risks/benefits, participants will provide e-sign informed consent documents and be randomized to one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. Each participant will apply the assigned study oil to the jawline for inhalation three times daily for a total of 7 days.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention 1 | Experimental | Participants apply an herbaceous, earthy based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
|
| Intervention 2 | Experimental | Participants apply a light, citrus-based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
|
| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Participants apply an inert blend including fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
|
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbaceous Essential Oil Blend | Other | Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from resins, bark, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Post-intervention score on the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel on day 7 | The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item scale measuring 3 constructs of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement. Each item is ranked on a 7-point likert scale, scored from 0-6, with higher scores indicating higher levels of burnout. | Day 7 |
| Post-intervention score on the Profile of Mood States, abbreviated version on day 7 | The abbreviated version of the profile of mood states contains 40 items across 7 constructs. Each item is scored on a 5 point scale ranging from 0-4 with higher scores indicating higher levels of each construct. | Day 7 |
| Post-intervention score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) on day 7 | The DASS is a 42-item scale measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Each item is measured on a 4-point frequency scale, scored from 0-3, with higher scores indicating greater frequency of each symptom. | Day 7 |
Not provided
Not provided
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Health Research Center | Franklin | Tennessee | 37067 | United States |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002055 | Burnout, Professional |
| D000073397 | Occupational Stress |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009784 | Occupational Diseases |
| D000077062 | Burnout, Psychological |
| D013315 | Stress, Psychological |
| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Citrus Essential Oil Blend | Other | Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from citrus peel, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation. |
|
| Inert Oil | Other | Participants are given an inert vegetable based oil blend to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation. |
|
| D001519 | Behavior |