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Effects of Aromatherapy on Menopausal Symptoms, Perceived Stress and Depression in Middle-aged Women: A Systematic Review
Shinmi Kim, Ji-Ah Song, Mi-Eun Kim, Myung-Haeng Hur
J Korean Acad Nurs 2016;46(5):619-629.   Published online October 31, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.5.619
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Purpose

This study was a systematic review to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy on menopausal symptoms, perceived stress and depression in middle aged-women.

Methods

Eight databases were searched from their inception September 8, 2015. Two reviewers independently performed the selection of the studies, data abstraction and validations. The risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane criteria. For analysis of the data, a meta-analysis of the studies was performed.

Results

From the electronic databases, 73 articles were selected, and 19 removed due to duplication. After two reviewers read the abstracts of 54 studies, 34 studies were selected. Complete papers for 34 original articles were read and, 12 studies which met selection criteria were reviewed and the effects of aromatherapy on menopausal symptoms, stress and depression analyzed using meta-analysis with RevMan. In the 2 studies which included Randomized Controlled Trials testing of aromatherapy on menopausal symptoms and comparison of control and placebo groups were done. Aromatherapy massage was favorably effective in reducing the menopausal symptoms compared to the control group (n=118, MD=-6.33; 95% CI -11.51 to -1.15), and compared to the placebo group (n=117, MD=-4.14; 95% CI -7.63 to -0.64). Also aromatherapy was effective in reducing stress (n=72, SMD=-0.64; 95% CI -1.12 to -0.17) and depression (n=158, MD=-5.63; 95% CI -10.04 to -1.22).

Conclusion

There is limited evidence suggesting that aromatherapy for middle-aged women may be effective in controlling menopausal symptoms, perceived stress and depression.

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  • The effect of aromatherapy on pain in individuals with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Mi-Kyoung Cho, Mi Young Kim
    Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science.2024; 26(2): 71.     CrossRef
  • Examining the Health-Related Needs of Females during Menopause: A Systematic Review Study
    Masoumeh Rostami-Moez, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Marzieh Otogara, Farhad Farahani, Shohreh Alimohammadi, Khodayar Oshvandi
    Journal of Menopausal Medicine.2023; 29(1): 1.     CrossRef
  • Effect of Aromatherapy with Essential oil of Lavandula Angustifolia Mill- Citrus Bergamia and Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Sexual Function, Anxiety, and Depression in Postmenopausal Women
    Mandana Mojtehedi, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Alireza Ostadrahimi, Solmaz Asnaashari, Khalil Esmaeilpour, Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili
    Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.2022; 27(5): 392.     CrossRef
  • Aromatherapy for Managing Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
    Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Jiae Choi, Myeong Soo Lee
    The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.2021; 27(10): 813.     CrossRef
  • Effects of the Healing Beats Program among University Students after Exposure to a Source of Psychological Stress: A Randomized Control Trial
    Jiah Song, Wonjong Kim, Iklyul Bae
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(21): 11716.     CrossRef
  • Nano-Aromatic Drugs Based on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Bergamot Essential Oil for Anti-Depression
    Xiao-Hong Yang, Huan Peng, Qiu-Lian Hao, Jian-Ze Wang, Zhi-Guo Lu, Yun-Wei Niu, Zuo-Bing Xiao, Xin Zhang
    Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology.2021; 17(6): 1242.     CrossRef
  • The Effects of Providing Lavender Inhalation Therapy on Anxiety and Alleviation of Pain before Burn Dressings
    Kyung Ja Kim, Jihyun Kim, Gye Seon Jeong
    Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2020; 27(1): 29.     CrossRef
  • EEG Revealed That Fragrances Positively Affect Menopausal Symptoms in Mid-life Women
    Sun Ae Moon, Jisub Bae, Kwangsu Kim, Si Young Cho, Gusang Kwon, Ran Lee, Seung Ho Ko, Soyeon Lim, Cheil Moon
    Experimental Neurobiology.2020; 29(5): 389.     CrossRef
  • Combination of 3-Dimensional Virtual Reality and Hands-On Aromatherapy in Improving Institutionalized Older Adults’ Psychological Health: Quasi-Experimental Study
    Vivian Ya-Wen Cheng, Chiu-Mieh Huang, Jung-Yu Liao, Hsiao-Pei Hsu, Shih-Wen Wang, Su-Fei Huang, Jong-Long Guo
    Journal of Medical Internet Research.2020; 22(7): e17096.     CrossRef
  • How Strong is the Evidence for the Anxiolytic Efficacy of Lavender?: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
    Hyun-Ju Kang, Eun Sook Nam, Yongmi Lee, Myoungsuk Kim
    Asian Nursing Research.2019; 13(5): 295.     CrossRef
  • Effect of aromatherapy interventions on hemodialysis complications: A systematic review
    Salehoddin Bouya, Sudabeh Ahmadidarehsima, Mahin Badakhsh, Abbas Balouchi, Maryam koochakzai
    Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.2018; 32: 130.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Aroma Inhalation on Stress, Fatigue and Depression among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Unit
    Eun Young Jung, Ji-hyeun Song
    Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology.2018; 16(3): 321.     CrossRef
  • Aromatherapy for managing menopausal symptoms
    Jiae Choi, Hye Won Lee, Ju Ah Lee, Hyun-Ja Lim, Myeong Soo Lee
    Medicine.2018; 97(6): e9792.     CrossRef
  • Effect of Aromatherapy on the Treatment of Psychological Symptoms in Postmenopausal and Elderly Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Masoudeh Babakhanian, Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, Leila Kargarfard, Nasibeh Roozbeh, Leili Darvish, Talat Khadivzadeh, Fatemeh Rajab Dizavandi
    Journal of Menopausal Medicine.2018; 24(2): 127.     CrossRef
  • Behavioral Characteristics and Cardiovascular Disease Risks Associated With Insomnia and Sleep Quality Among Middle‐Aged Women in South Korea
    Ok Kyung Ham, Jinyoung Kim, Bo Gyeong Lee, Eunju Choi
    Research in Nursing & Health.2017; 40(3): 206.     CrossRef
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Effects of A-solution on Halitosis and Oral Status in Preoperative NPO Patients
Ji-Ah Song, Myung-Haeng Hur
J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(3):405-413.   Published online June 29, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.3.405
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Purpose

The aim of this study was to explore the effects of A-solution on halitosis and oral status in preoperative NPO patients.

Methods

A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized pretest-posttest design was used in this study. The participants in this study were 66 patients who were admitted for gynecologic surgery. The experimental treatment was to give oral gargling with A-solution, blended essential oils and diluted with distilled water. To identify the experimental treatment effects, halitosis, salivary pH, and oral status were measured by a portable halitosis detector, visual analogue scale, Bromo Thymol Blue (BTB), Bromo Cresol Purple (BCP) test paper and oral assessment guide. Data were analyzed using χ2-test, t-test with PASW 18.0 version.

Results

Participants were homogeneous before experimental treatment. Objective halitosis in the experimental group, measured by a portable halitosis detector (t= -8.34, p<.001) was significantly lower than the control group. Subjective halitosis was significantly lower in the experimental group (t= -9.29, p<.001). Salivary pH was significantly different between two groups (t=8.81, p<.001). Oral status was significantly better in the experimental group (t= -13.31, p<.001).

Conclusion

These findings indicate that oral gargling using A-solution is effective in reducing patient halitosis, and improving oral status.

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    Jin-Hee So, Jung-Hee Lee
    Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology.2024; 30(2): 299.     CrossRef
  • The impact of aromatherapy-based oral care on oral conditions, salivary pH, and halitosis in older adults with dementia: Pilot study
    Ae Kyung Chang, Bo kyoung Kim, Ah Young Kim
    Geriatric Nursing.2023; 53: 109.     CrossRef
  • The Comparative Effects of Aroma Essential Oil Inhalation and Music Listening on Stress Response, Vital Signs, and Bispectral Index of Healthy Adults
    Jae-Kyeum Lee, Myung-Haeng Hur
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2022; 34(1): 62.     CrossRef
  • The Effect of Saline Gargling on Dry Mouth and Sore Throat in Patients with Thyroidectomy
    Do Hui Kim, Jeong Sook Park
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2020; 20(4): 160.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Oral Gargling with Aroma Solution in Psychiatric Inpatients: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial
    Yun Ah Jung, Hee Sook Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2020; 50(2): 200.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Gargling with an Aroma Solution on Xerostomia, Halitosis, and Salivary pH in Hemodialysis Patients – A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Min Young Oh, Mi-Kyoung Cho
    The Open Nursing Journal.2019; 13(1): 1.     CrossRef
  • The Effects of Aromatherapy on Intensive Care Unit Patients’ Stress and Sleep Quality: A Nonrandomised Controlled Trial
    Eun Hee Cho, Mi-Young Lee, Myung-Haeng Hur, Nativ Dudai
    Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.2017;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Effects of Normal Saline Solution Mouthwash on Oral Health Status, Xerostomia, Halitosis and Salivary pH in Elders in Long-term Care Facilities
    Sun A Joung, Eun A Cho
    Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2017; 19(3): 173.     CrossRef
  • Effects of aroma mouthwash on stress level, xerostomia, and halitosis in healthy nurses: A non-randomized controlled clinical trial
    Eun-Young Seo, Ji-Ah Song, Myung-Haeng Hur, Mi-kyoung Lee, Myeong Soo Lee
    European Journal of Integrative Medicine.2017; 10: 82.     CrossRef
  • Effects of combination oral care on oral health, dry mouth and salivary pH of intubated patients: A randomized controlled trial
    Chun Sun Jang, Yong Soon Shin
    International Journal of Nursing Practice.2016; 22(5): 503.     CrossRef
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    Anna Kim, Jeong Sook Park
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2016; 16(2): 75.     CrossRef
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    Hee Jung Son, Hae Sook Hong
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    Sang Jin Ko, Yeon Kyung Na, Hae Sook Hong
    Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science.2014; 16(2): 123.     CrossRef
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    Mi-Kyoung Cho, Yoon Hee Cho
    Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science.2014; 16(2): 141.     CrossRef
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