The Effect of Inhaled Lavender and Bergamot Oil on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Patients.

THE EFFECT OF INHALED LAVENDER AND BERGAMOT OIL ON ANXIETY AND SLEEP QUALITY OF SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS

This study was carried out as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of inhaled lavender and bergamot oil on anxiety and sleep quality in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit who had undergone surgical intervention.

The universe of the research; Patients who were hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit in Istanbul between May 2021 and October 2021, and the sample consisted of patients who met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Fifty-four patients who agreed to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria were included. Lavender oil or bergamot oil or distilled water was administered to the patients 2 evenings by inhalation.

The universe of the research; Patients who were hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of a university hospital in Istanbul between May 2021 and October 2021, and the sample consisted of patients who met the inclusion criteria of the study. Data collection started after obtaining the ethics committee permission, institutional permission, and research permission from the Ministry of Health GETAT Clinical Research Department. A simple computer-assisted randomization method was used to distribute the groups homogeneously. Fifty-four patients who were hospitalized in the reanimation intensive care unit and accepted to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria were included. The patients were randomly assigned to 3 groups of 18 people, each with distilled water, lavender oil, and bergamot oil. "Patient Information Form", "Patient Follow-up Form", "State-Trait Anxiety Inventory" and "Richard-Campbell Sleep Scale (RCUS)" were used to collect data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years old and under 70 years old.
• Staying in the intensive care unit for at least 3 nights after surgery.
• Ability to communicate ("Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale" +1, 0, -1 points).
• Glasgow coma scale score of 9 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having pain.
• Having any problems with smelling.
• The need for mechanical ventilation.
• Systolic blood pressure below 100 mm Hg.
• Having lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Having allergies to known plants, flowers and related essential oils.
• Using any medication for anxiety and sleep problems.