Condition 1: Depression in women with breast cancer. Condition 2: Quality of life in women with breast cancer. Neoplasms of unspecified behavior Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Breast cancer for 1-3 years Suffering from mild and moderate depression according to the Beck depression questionnaire Not taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs No consumption of psychoactive substances, alcohol and tobacco Reading and writing literacy to complete the questionnaire Married Absence of suffering from other mental problems according to the statement of the person or family member Absence of olfactory disorder according to the statement of the patient or a family member Not suffering from eczema and hives or allergies to flowers, plants and respiratory problems such as asthma 18-60 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Avoiding continuing to participate in the study at any stage Any reaction to aromatherapy or acupressure Aggravation of the disease during the study in such a way that prevents the continuation of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences