Inguinal Hernia. Inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Satisfaction to participate in the study Ability to read and write No history of hearing, olfactory or visual impairments No mood disorders and lack of systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease No pain relief, analgesic or anxiety medication such as inderal for more than a month, no pain No history of thyroid disease and effective medications No drug addiction No history of inguinal hernia repair No chronic anxiety (Spiel Berger questionnaire scores above 76 in open anxiety and 73 on hidden anxiety) Not having allergies to geranium extract Ages above 18 and under 60 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety Scale in Spielberger's Hidden and Obvious Anxiety Scale Questionnaire: In this study, the effects of music therapy and aromatherapy on anxiety of patients before inguinal hernia surgery were evaluated. The researcher will first measure the level of anxiety by using the Spiel Berger Anxiety Inventory and latent anxiety questionnaire. After completing the questionnaires, the samples will be randomly assigned to three groups of aromatherapy with geranium extract and music therapy and control group. Timepoint: Anxiety was measured before the intervention and then half an hour after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger's Invisible and Hidden Anxiety Scale Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Oroumia University of Medical Sciences