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KMID : 0869120140160040300
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기초간호자연과학회지
2014 Volume.16 No. 4 p.300 ~ p.308
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Effects of Eucalyptus Aroma Therapy on the Allergic Rhinitis of University Students
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Song Mi-Ryeong
Kim Eun-Kyoung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of eucalyptus aroma therapy on relieving allergic rhinitis symptoms, improving learning ability and quality of life among university students.
Methods: In this study, a non-equivalent control group repeated measured design was applied. Participants included 48 students (24 participants in the experiment and 24 participants in the control group) who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Data were collected on 3 occasions, before eucalyptus aroma application, 4 weeks after the application, and 8 weeks after the application. Collected data were analyzed using χ2-test, Fishers exact test, independent t-test, repeated measured ANCOVA and paired t-test with SPSS 21.0.
Results: There were significant differences in allergic symptoms (F=6.926, p=.002) and quality of life (F=3.793, p=.026) according to the time periods after aroma application.
Conclusion:
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KEYWORD
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Eucalyptus, Aroma therapy, Allergic rhinitis, Stud
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