“It’s not just another task”: Pediatric nurses' perspectives on using lavender oil chest wraps as complementary treatment for infants with bronchiolitis

This study contributes to a better understanding of the potential effects of LCWs on infants, parents and the therapeutic relationship, and highlights the added value of LCWs for supporting minimal handling. Our findings also underline nurses' role in integrating and delivering complementary medicine interventions in hospital settings, while identifying organizational barriers to successful implementation. Methodologically, this study demonstrates the contribution of qualitative research in the context of RCTs, offering context-specific insights that may aid in interpreting clinical outcomes.