Comparing the effects of massage and aromatherapy massage with lavender oil on sleep quality of cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial. (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheraghbeigi, Nesa; Modarresi, Masoud; Rezaei, Mansour; Khatony, Alireza
• Is Part Of: Complementary therapies in clinical practice. Volume 35(2019)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 258
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: Aromatherapy massage -- Cardiac patients -- Massage -- Sleep quality; Integrative medicine -- Periodicals; Integrative medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.03.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-3881

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorder is a common problem in cardiac patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of massage and aromatherapy massage on sleep quality of cardiac patients. Materials and methods: in this study, 150 subjects were randomly allocated into 1)massage, 2)aromatherapy massage and 3)control. In the massage group, the subjects received hands and feet massage using sweet almond oil. In the second group, the massage was performed on the same areas using a mixture of lavender and sweet almond oil. Data collection tool included Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Before and after the intervention, the PSQI was completed by the subjects. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean scores of PSQI before and after the intervention in the intervention and control groups, but this difference was not statistically significant between the two intervention groups. Conclusion: Massage and aromatherapy massage can improve the sleep quality in cardiac patients. Highlights: Sleep disorder is a common problem in cardiac patients. There was a significant difference between the mean of PSQI before and after the intervention in the study groups. Massage and aromatherapy massage can improve the sleep quality.