Aromatherapy for Stress and Burnout Among Healthcare Providers
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for inhalation of plant-based aromas to reduce stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and urgent care centers.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
After being informed about the study and potential risks/benefits, participants will provide e-sign informed consent documents and be randomized to one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. Each participant will apply the assigned study oil to the jawline for inhalation three times daily for a total of 7 days.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Intervention 1 Participants apply an herbaceous, earthy based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
Other: Herbaceous Essential Oil Blend
Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from resins, bark, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
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| Experimental: Intervention 2 Participants apply a light, citrus-based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
Other: Citrus Essential Oil Blend
Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from citrus peel, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
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| Placebo Comparator: Placebo Participants apply an inert blend including fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days. |
Other: Inert Oil
Participants are given an inert vegetable based oil blend to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Post-intervention score on the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel on day 7 [Day 7]
The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item scale measuring 3 constructs of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement. Each item is ranked on a 7-point likert scale, scored from 0-6, with higher scores indicating higher levels of burnout.
- Post-intervention score on the Profile of Mood States, abbreviated version on day 7 [Day 7]
The abbreviated version of the profile of mood states contains 40 items across 7 constructs. Each item is scored on a 5 point scale ranging from 0-4 with higher scores indicating higher levels of each construct.
- Post-intervention score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) on day 7 [Day 7]
The DASS is a 42-item scale measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Each item is measured on a 4-point frequency scale, scored from 0-3, with higher scores indicating greater frequency of each symptom.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age 20-59
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Lives in the United States
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Otherwise healthy
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Employed full time in a capacity that interacts with patients at a hospital, primary, or urgent care center that treats COVID-19 patients. Full time is defined as 35 hours or more each week.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Positive COVID-19 test within 60 days of the study period
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COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study
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Allergy to any of the ingredients
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Regular smokers in the home (daily or more often)
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Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
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Existing use of an aromatherapy blend for stress management
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Franklin Health Research Center | Franklin | Tennessee | United States | 37067 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Franklin Health Research
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 21-10-110