The Effect of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels Before Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The use of lavender and lavender-peppermint essential oil via inhalation before breast biopsy was effective in reducing reported anxiety and pain levels. Implementing lavender and lavender-peppermint essential oil inhalation before interventional procedures may offer a simple and cost-effective approach to improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Erkin Arıbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5525-8696)
- Yasemin Uslu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5727-3753)
- Ezgi Hancı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6416-2883)
Institutions
- Kent Hastanesi (TR)
- Acıbadem Adana Hospital (TR)
- Istanbul University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Breast Health
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2025.2025-2-11
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00