Aromatherapy for Sleep Promotion in the ICU: Insights and Future Directions.
aromatherapy
critically ill patients
intensive care unit
non‐pharmacological interventions
sleep quality
systematic review
Journal
Journal of clinical nursing
ISSN: 1365-2702
Titre abrégé: J Clin Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9207302
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 Oct 2024
09 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
30
07
2024
accepted:
04
09
2024
medline:
9
10
2024
pubmed:
9
10
2024
entrez:
9
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The effects of inhaled aromatherapy on sleep quality in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have been widely studied. Specific essential oil combinations have been highlighted for their potential to promote sleep in these patients. To offer additional insights and future directions for the application of aromatherapy in improving sleep quality among critically ill patients, considering the current evidence and addressing gaps in research. While certain blends of essential oils, such as lavender, Matricaria recutita, and neroli, have shown promise, other studies have produced mixed results regarding the optimal aromatherapy interventions. Integrating aromatherapy with other non-pharmacological approaches, such as earplugs, eye masks, or music, may offer enhanced sleep benefits. Further research is needed to evaluate aromatherapy's effects on specific populations, such as intubated patients, and to assess feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and potential adverse effects. Aromatherapy shows promise for improving sleep quality in critically ill patients but should be integrated with other evidence-based, non-pharmacological interventions. Addressing research gaps is crucial for developing comprehensive strategies to enhance sleep quality in ICU settings.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The effects of inhaled aromatherapy on sleep quality in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have been widely studied. Specific essential oil combinations have been highlighted for their potential to promote sleep in these patients.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To offer additional insights and future directions for the application of aromatherapy in improving sleep quality among critically ill patients, considering the current evidence and addressing gaps in research.
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
While certain blends of essential oils, such as lavender, Matricaria recutita, and neroli, have shown promise, other studies have produced mixed results regarding the optimal aromatherapy interventions. Integrating aromatherapy with other non-pharmacological approaches, such as earplugs, eye masks, or music, may offer enhanced sleep benefits. Further research is needed to evaluate aromatherapy's effects on specific populations, such as intubated patients, and to assess feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and potential adverse effects.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Aromatherapy shows promise for improving sleep quality in critically ill patients but should be integrated with other evidence-based, non-pharmacological interventions. Addressing research gaps is crucial for developing comprehensive strategies to enhance sleep quality in ICU settings.
Types de publication
Letter
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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