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The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of St. John's wort oil application on skin moisture in intensive care patients. The study is a prospective pre-test-post-test controlled experimental research.It has been observed that St. John's wort oil has an effect on the skin moisture of intensive care patients.
Effect of St. John's Wort oil on skin moisture in intensive care patients.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of St. John's wort oil application on skin moisture in intensive care patients. The study is a prospective pre-test-post-test controlled experimental research.
Research data was collected at Eskisehir City Hospital, between September 1, 2023 and March 1, 2024. Descriptive Characteristics Form, Braden Risk Assessment Scale, Moisture Meter Device and St. John's wort oil were used to collect data. In the sample size power analysis of the study, the total number of samples was found to be 138 with test power ( 1-β) 0.80, α(alpha)=0.05, effect level 0.10. The research was conducted on a total of 140 patients, 70 in the experimental group and 70 in the control group. St. John's wort oil was applied to the experimental group and routine nursing care was applied to the control group for 21 days. Independent Sample t test, ANOVA (Repeated Measures test), Mann- Whitney U test, Wilcoxon test and Pearson-χ 2 cross tables were used to evaluate the data.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Experimental group | Experimental | 70 experimental group patients participated in the study; St. John's wort oil was applied to the coccyx area(width 10cm, length 10cm) of the patient included in the study at the same times every day for 21 days, starting from Day 0. The first day of hospitalization is considered day 0 and skin moisture is measured. The skin is cleaned and dried. 4 or 5 drops of St. John's wort oil were dropped onto the area and applied with a cotton pad.The next day, skin moisture is measured then the skin is cleaned and dried and St. John's wort oil is applied again. This Process continues for 21 days and is recorded. |
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| Control Group | Other | 70 control group patients participated in the study; The skin protective barrier cream used in routine care of the coccyx region (width 10 cm, length 10 cm) of the patient included in the study was applied at the same hours every day for 21 days, starting from day 0. The first day of hospitalization is considered day 0 and skin moisture is measured. The skin is cleaned and dried.Barrier cream is applied to the patient's coccyx area.The next day, at the same time, skin moisture is measured, then the skin is cleaned and dried, and barrier cream is applied again.Transactions are made and recorded every day for 21 days. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| St. John's wort oil | Other | To examine the effect of regularly applied St. John's Wort oil on skin moisture. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Experimental Group Results | Moisture measurement of the coccyx area was performed with a skin moisture meter. | Measurements were made every day from day 0 to day 20. Measurements were made every day from day 0 to day 20. |
| Control Group Results | Moisture measurement of the coccyx area was performed with a skin moisture meter. | Measurements were made every day from day 0 to day 20. Measurements were made every day from day 0 to day 20. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ayşenur ÖZENÇ KOLUTEK, researcher | student of the institution | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ayşenur ÖZENÇ KOLUTEK | Eskişehir | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003668 | Pressure Ulcer |
| ID | Term |
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| D012883 | Skin Ulcer |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| C422326 | Hypericum extract LI 160 |
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Prospective pretest-posttest controlled study
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| Barrier Cream | Other | To examine the effect of regularly applied barrier cream on skin moisture. |
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