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effect of aromatherapy with sour lemon essential oil on the level of occupational stress and occupational fatigue

The effect of aromatherapy with sour lemon essential oil on the level of occupational stress and occupational fatigue among operating room technologists

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240624062247N1
Enrollment
206
Registered
2024-08-10
Start date
2024-08-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-26

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Conditions

Condition 1: the effect of lemon essential oil on occupational stress. Condition 2: the effect of lemon essential oil on occupational fatigue. Stressful work schedule Malaise and fatigue

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The use of lemon essential oil is 2%, which is produced by Barij Essential Oil Company. This essential oil is poured on medical gas and placed inside the mask, and

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not having a history of olfactory disorders based on self-report Not taking sedative or anti-anxiety drugs based on self-report Not having a history of allergy to the smell of plants based on self-report Not having a history of migraine and chronic headaches based on self-report Not having a history of anxiety disorders based on self-report The absence of an unfortunate incident within a month before the intervention Not having liver and kidney problems Not using cigarettes, alcohol and drugs Not using perfume or cologne by the person during the intervention days

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unwillingness to cooperate 2. History of sensitivity to scent 3. Disturbance in the sense of smell

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The average job stress score in Gary Taft and Anderson's Nursing Stress Questionnaire. Timepoint: before the start of the study and three days after the intervention and ten days and seventeen days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Gerry-Taft and Anderson job stress questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The average score of occupational fatigue in the recovery questionnaire of occupational fatigue/excessive fatigue. Timepoint: before the study and three days, ten days and seventeen days after performing aromatherapy with lemon essential oil. Method of measurement: Occupational Fatigue/ Exhaustion Recovery Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soheila Bakhtiari

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

bakhtiari@nm.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3668 7153

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026