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KMID : 1145120230210030347
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Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology
2023 Volume.21 No. 3 p.347 ~ p.358
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Effects of Aromatherapy on Mental Health: A Meta-analysis
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Xinchen Zheng
Lee Myung-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study aimed to investigate the impact of aromatherapy on mental health by meta-analysis and highlight its significance.
Methods : A meta-analysis of domestic theses and academic papers was conducted for examining the impact of aromatherapy on mental health over a period of eight years period from 2015 to 2022. The risk of bias was assessed using the cross-sectional study assessment tool from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Quantitative analyses were conducted on the studies that met the inclusion criteria, and a meta-analysis was performed on those with available data using R (R ver. 4.2.1) software.
Results : A total of 28 studies were included in the system evaluation, and 17 articles were included in the meta-analysis. Aromatherapy was found to be effective in alleviating stress (SMD=0.67, p<0.01), reducing depression (SMD=0.36, p=0.04), and decreasing anxiety (SMD=0.22, p<0.01). There lies difference between the aromatherapy and control group regarding mental health.
Conclusion : This study confirms the effectiveness of aromatherapy in alleviating stress, depression, and anxiety. However, further studies are necessary to verify its beneficial effects on overall mental well-being.
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KEYWORD
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Aromatherapy, Mental health, Essential oil, Meta-analysis, Complementary replacement therapy
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