In 2016, a multidisciplinary aromatherapy working group was set up, bringing together several of the hospital’s departments. The hospital is committed to aromatherapy and has introduced a training policy comprising 20 sessions, training 160 healthcare professionals. They are using aromatherapy for many applications as shown in the poster.
The team at the haemodialysis centre assessed the effectiveness of essential oils in treating haematomas caused by arteriovenous punctures during haemodialysis. The clinical study involved 30 patients, divided into three groups testing different solutions:
– True lavender, cypress, peppermint in arnica vegetable oil.
– Italian helichrysum in apricot kernel vegetable oil
– Apricot kernel vegetable oil – no EO
Each patient applied the mixture to their haematoma for 7 days, with rigorous follow-up to measure changes in pain and reduction in the size of the haematoma. The aim of the study is to identify the most effective solution for improving patient comfort and optimising treatment.
The grant funds essential oils to carry out the observational study.
