Essential Oils Can Mitigate Adverse Effects of Prolonged Masking in the Hospital Setting

Jan E. Patterson, Rebekah Kendrick, Camerino I. Salazar, Ana Vera, Michael G. MacNaughton, Charles Reed

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Abstract

Adverse symptoms of prolonged masking were reported by personnel. A drop of essential oil was added to the mask to mitigate these effects and significantly lessened symptoms. Symptoms declined by almost half, including anxiety, nausea, and indigestion. This simple intervention can mitigate adverse effects of prolonged masking in the hospital setting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)344-348
Number of pages5
JournalHolistic nursing practice
Volume36
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2022

Keywords

  • aromatherapy
  • essential oils
  • mask adverse effects
  • masking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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