Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The effect of aromatherapy massage with music on the stress and anxiety levels of emergency nurses: comparison between summer and winter.
This research aimed to evaluate the use of aromatherapy massage and music as an intervention to cope with the occupational stress and anxiety that emergency department staff experience. The study also aimed to compare any differences in results between a summer and winter 12-week massage plan. ⋯ High levels of anxiety and stress can be detrimental to the physical and emotional health of emergency nurses and the provision of a support mechanism such as on-site massage as an effective strategy should be considered.