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Aromatherapy, Used as an Integrative Tool for Crisis Management by Adolescents in a Residential Treatment Center
Author(s) -
Fowler Nancy A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2006.00048.x
Subject(s) - aromatherapy , seclusion , population , medicine , crisis management , crisis response , psychiatry , psychology , alternative medicine , environmental health , political science , pathology , public relations , law
PROBLEM: Little is known about the acceptance and effectiveness of aromatherapy as a complementary support for agitated and aggressive adolescents.METHODS: Chi‐square test w as applied to satisfaction surveys, administration records of p.r.n. medication, aromatherapy, and seclusion/ restraint data. FINDINGS: Seventy‐seven percent of the population accepted and used aromatherapy for crisis management. A trend indicates this population uses less p.r.n. medication for crisis management . CONCLUSIONS: This adolescent population was receptive to using less invasive tools for crisis management. A longitudinal study is needed to determine the long‐term efficacy of this treatment modality.