Effect of Aromatherapy on Physiological Parameters and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Outcomes among Critically Ill Patients

Abstract: Background: In the intensive care unit, weaning off of a mechanical ventilator is regarded as a critical issue. Critical Care Nurses play a crucial role in providing care to patients on mechanical ventilation by customizing various intervention. Aroma therapy using lavender essential oil is considered one of the complementary therapy and was reported to be effective in facilitating weaning process. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of aromatherapy on physiological parameters and mechanical ventilation weaning outcomes among critically ill Patients. Design: a quasi-experimental study. Setting: the study was carried out at general ICUs of Tanta University Emergency Hospital. Subjects: a purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders newly admitted attached with mechanical ventilator was involved in this study divided randomly into equal groups 30 patient for each group. Data collection tool: Integrated Nursing Practice & weaning trial assessment tool was used to collect data. Results: There was statistically significant difference between control and study groups from the start to the end of the study period regarding ( HR, RR,SPO2,SBP,DBP and fio2). There was statically significant relation between aroma therapy using lavender oil and the mean values of GCS and duration of weaning from mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: It has been demonstrated that using lavender oil in aromatherapy can improve the outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients. It is linked to a notable improvement in oxygenation, mean arterial blood pressure, and vital signs. . Recommendation: this study recommends the importance of implementation of aroma therapy for mechanically ventilated patients. Also, in-service educational programs and workshops should be conducted to raise CCNs' awareness regarding the safe use of different types of the aroma therapy nursing practices using essential oils for mechanically ventilated patients. Keywords: Aromatherapy, Lavender oil, Mechanical ventilation, Weaning process. Title: Effect of Aromatherapy on Physiological Parameters and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Outcomes among Critically Ill Patients Author: Samar Ahmed Nour Eldin Mohamed Yousef, Prof.Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Saber Hamed, Dr. Mohamed Abd Elhady Shama, Dr. Badria Abd Elshahed Elkattan International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 11, Issue 3, September 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 39-50 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 02-October-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13881429 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Effect%20of%20Aromatherapy%20on%20Physiological-02102024-3.pdf