Participants with hypertension diagnosed by a medical physician. hypertension, aromatherapy, foot massage
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group perform foot massage and reflexology with a modified equipment along with inhalation of lavender aromatherapy for 15 mins. The participants receive antihypertensive medication a
Experimental Other,No Intervention No treatment
Foot massage with aromatherapy,Control
Sponsors
University of Phayao and Thailand Science Research and Innovation Fund (Fundamental Fund 2024)
School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. age 30-60 years 2. hypertension 3. good communication 4. normal sense of smelling 5. satisfied to lavender essential oil
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. open wound on feet 2. use of lavender essential oil regularly 3. severe hypertension 4. brain diseases 5. heart diseases 6. other diseased including DM, CKD, COPD, and asthma 7. abnormal vision 8. history of lower limb fracture 9. allergic to fragrance and essential oil 10. receive relaxation drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure before and immediately after intervention mmHg | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate before and immediately after intervention beats per minute | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPanida Hanphitakphong
School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao
Outcome results
None listed