The Effect of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels Before Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed
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- Aromatherapy with lavender and lavender-peppermint essential oils was tested for reducing pain and anxiety before breast biopsy.
- The study involved 135 patients divided into three groups: lavender, lavender-peppermint, and a control group.
- Anxiety and pain levels were measured before and after the biopsy using standardized scales.
- Both aromatherapy groups showed significant reductions in anxiety and pain compared to the control group.
- No significant difference was found between the lavender and lavender-peppermint groups in reducing anxiety and pain.
- A positive correlation was found between anxiety and pain levels.
- The study suggests aromatherapy as a simple and cost-effective method to improve patient outcomes before interventional procedures.