Anxiety, Self Esteem
Conditions
Keywords
Anxiety, Self-Esteem
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of Ylang Ylang essential oil through dermal application or inhalation alters the perception of anxiety and self-esteem and physiological parameters such us blood pressure and temperature.
Detailed description
34 nurses from the University Hospital participated in this study and were randomized into three groups: one that received the Ylang Ylang Essential Oil cutaneous route, the second received the Essential Oil inhalation and the third (placebo) received the essence of Ylang ylang cutaneous route.
Interventions
OTHERIntervention Group 3
Put a drop of essential oil of ylang ylang in cotton located within the freshener and inhale throughout their work shift
OTHERIntervention Group 2
Massage with Ylang Ylang Essence was applied for 30 seconds on the handle and the sternum area
OTHERIntervention Group 1
Massage with Ylang Ylang essential oil in the wrist and in the region of the sternum
Sponsors
University of Sao Paulo
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
34 Years to 53 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* be an employee of the nursing team and not be on probation * accept make use gel or freshener containing essential oil or essence ylang ylang * respond Anxiety Inventory(STAI)and Self-esteem scale and present moderate, high or very high anxiety on the STAI, medium or low self-esteem on the scale Self-esteem * accept not wear perfume during the survey period * accept the smell of Ylang Ylang.
Exclusion criteria
* Self reported Hypotension * Medical License or vacation during the period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory | after 60 days | The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory consists of 2 scales, each one containing 20 items. One of the scales evaluates state anxiety, characterized by subjective feelings of tension and apprehension, followed by autonomic nervous system responses at a given moment. Trait anxiety, assessed by the other scale, refers to a relatively stable tendency to perceive situations at threatening and react anxiously to them. The scores are divided into low, moderate, high and very high and are determined by the sum of 20 symptoms from a 5-point Likert-type scale.The range of scores is 20-80, the higher the score indicating greater anxiety for both the Trait and State Anxiety. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Esteem Scale | after 60 days | This is a unidimensional measure of self-esteem, which has 15 statements about the assessments that the subject makes about itself. For each statement, the subject chooses one of two options: agree or disagree. The level of self-esteem is provided through a template that assigns one point for each answer in agreement and zero points for each answer in disagreement. The maximum score is 15 points and the minimum is 0 points. |
Outcome results
None listed