Thalassemia major.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group1: For the purpose of aromatherapy, the first group is exposed to orange extract produced by Barij Essan Company of Kashan, which is prepared from orange peel and con
to smell it during three shifts and also during sleep.Aromatherapy sessions in the intervention groups are conducted three days a week (Saturday, Monday and Wednesday) and three times a day (10 am, 4
to smell it during three shifts and also during sleep. Aromatherapy sessions in the intervention groups are conducted three days a week (Saturday, Monday and Wednesday) and three times a day (10 am, 4
Sponsors
Zabol University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of major Thalassemia Having minimum reading and writing literacy Absence of events and sudden stressful life conditions during the past 6 months Not having known breathing problems such as asthma, not having an olfactory disorder Not suffering from mental illnesses Not addicted to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes Not using sedatives No history of eczema and allergy to plants Satisfaction with participating in the study Not using other aroma therapy methods during the study period Patients who have sleep disorders and anxiety according to the questionnaires
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and every week until the end of the fourth week. Method of measurement: state-trait anxiety inventory. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHajare Rigi
Zabol University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed