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http://dx.doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2014.16.4.300

Effects of Eucalyptus Aroma Therapy on the Allergic Rhinitis of University Students  

Song, Mi Ryeong (College of Nursing, Gachon University)
Kim, Eun Kyung (Department of Nursing, Suwon Science College)
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Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science / v.16, no.4, 2014 , pp. 300-308 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of eucalyptus aroma therapy on relieving allergic rhinitis symptoms, improving learning ability and quality of life among university students. Methods: In this study, a non-equivalent control group repeated measured design was applied. Participants included 48 students (24 participants in the experiment and 24 participants in the control group) who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Data were collected on 3 occasions, before eucalyptus aroma application, 4 weeks after the application, and 8 weeks after the application. Collected data were analyzed using ${\chi}^2$-test, Fishers exact test, independent t-test, repeated measured ANCOVA and paired t-test with SPSS 21.0. Results: There were significant differences in allergic symptoms (F=6.926, p=.002) and quality of life (F=3.793, p=.026) according to the time periods after aroma application. Conclusion: Eucalyptus aroma therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and enhancing the quality of life of university students. It is recommended that eucalyptus aroma therapy be used for university students with allergic rhinitis to reduce their symptoms, and it is recommended that the application of the therapy be extended over 4 weeks.
Keywords
Eucalyptus; Aroma therapy; Allergic rhinitis; Students;
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