Aromatherapy is one of the main complementary therapies to be practiced by nurses and other health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community settings. Written by a nurse, this clinical text highlights how aromatherapy can enhance care and the role of the healthcare professional. It examines key facts and issues in aromatherapy practice, and applies these within a variety of contexts and conditions, taking a carefully holistic approach in dealing with the patient.
Section 1: Overview 1. Introduction 2. The Nature of Aromatherapy - History 3. Basic Plant Taxonomy 4. Toxicity and Contradictions 4.1 Essential Oil Toxicity 4.2 Contraindications 5. Psychology 6. Aromatherapy in the Context of Nursing 7. Oral and Internal use 8. Aromatherapy in Manual Therapies Section 2: Clinical Use of Aromatherapy Part A. General Clinical 9. Infection 10. Insomnia 11. Nausea and vomiting 12. Pain & Inflammation 13. Stress management Part B. Specialized Departments 14. Cardiology 15. Care of the Elderly 16. Critical Care 17. Dermatology 18. Endocrinology 19. Hospice/end of life care Immunology 20. Obstetrics and Gynecology 21. Oncology 22. Pediatrics 23. Psychiatry 24. Respiratory care Appendices I. Education II. OHSA, JCAHO, policies and protocols, safety III. Nurse Practice Acts/WHCCAMP IV. Websites and useful addresses V. Recommended Essential Oils
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