Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Effect of Aromatherapy Massage for the Relief of Constipation in the Elderly

향요법 복부마사지가 시설노인의 변비에 미치는 효과

  • 김명애 (계명대학교 간호대학 간호학과) ;
  • 사공정규 (동국대학교 경주캠퍼스 의과대학 의학과) ;
  • 김은진 (계명대학교 간호대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김은하 (계명대학교 간호대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김은하 (계명대학교 간호대학 간호학과)
  • Published : 2005.01.01
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of aromatherapy massage on constipation in the elderly. Method: This study for 10 day, employed a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The experimental group received abdominal massage using essential oils with Rosemary, Lemon, and Peppermint, and the control group received a placebo massage. To evaluate the effect of aromatherapy, the degree of constipation was measured using the CAS (constipation assessment scale) and the number of bowel movements per week. Data was analyzed by repeated measures of ANOVA using the SPSS program. Result: The score of CAS of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group. In addition the average number of bowel movements in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group. The effect of aromatherapy lasted 2 weeks after treatment, while the placebo effect lasted 7~10 days after treatment. Conclusion: The finding of this study showed that aromatherapy helps relieve constipation in the elderly.

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