Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Elderly Female Patients With Insomnia

Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Elderly Female Patients With Insomnia: Protocol for A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Parallel Trial

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of standardized aromatherapy compared with placebo in improving sleep quality among hospitalized elderly female patients with insomnia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female, aged ≥60 years.
• Hospitalized in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University.
• Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) >6.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions.
• Non-allergic to essential oils.
• Fully informed and voluntarily consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment-.
• History of hypersensitivity to aromatherapy oils.
• Use of sedative-hypnotic medications within past 2 weeks.
• Sleep disorders secondary to organic or psychiatric diseases.
• Unable to comply with study procedures.