Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Aromatherapy Massage for Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients.
This study aimed to examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on neuropathic pain severity and quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering from painful diabetic neuropathy. ⋯ Aromatherapy massage is a well-tolerated, feasible, and safe nonpharmacological method that can be readily integrated into clinical settings by nursing staff. The essential oils rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile can be safely used by nurses in the clinical setting, if applicable. However, training and experience of nurses in aromatherapy massage is critical to achieving positive results.