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Efficacy of aromatherapy for reducing stress among elderly residents in geriatric homes at Gujarat

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Elderly residents in geriatric homes frequently experience stress and aromatherapy is a safe non-pharmacological intervention. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test study was conducted among 50 elderly residents in Gujarat, who received daily lavender oil inhalation for 14 days. Stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale and mean stress scores dropped significantly from 2.74 to 1.10 (p < 0.001). Duration of stay and nature of admission were significantly associated with pre-test stress. Thus, we show that lavender aromatherapy is effective, safe and affordable for reducing stress in institutionalized elderly populations.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300213791

Authors: Navaneetha Krishnan A, Siva Subramanian N, Mahalakshmi B

Institution: Sankalchand Patel University

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415946986