The effect of patients’ preparation and aromatherapy on anxiety and blood pressure undergoing acupuncture patients at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration General Hospital
Keywords:
acupuncture, anxiety, aromatherapy, patient preparationAbstract
This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effects of patient preparation and aromatherapy on anxiety and blood pressure in acupuncture patients at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration General Hospital. Employing a one-group pretest-posttest design, the study included 25 participants purposively selected based on predetermined criteria. Research instruments comprised a personal information questionnaire and the STAI anxiety questionnaire, while the experimental setup featured a patient preparation guide, an aromatherapy manual, and an automatic blood pressure monitor. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, along with paired t-tests to compare mean anxiety and blood pressure levels.
Results demonstrated a statistically significant difference in mean anxiety scores before and after the intervention (p < .05), indicating a notable increase in anxiety levels post-patient preparation and aromatherapy (p = 0.001). Conversely, systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels significantly decreased following the intervention (both p < 0.001), suggesting a potential beneficial effect on blood pressure reduction. However, the observed increase in anxiety warrants further investigation. Future studies should consider larger sample sizes, comparison groups, and confounding factors to validate these findings and provide a comprehensive understanding of the effects of patient preparation and aromatherapy in acupuncture settings.
In conclusion, while patient preparation and aromatherapy appear to positively influence blood pressure, their impact on anxiety levels requires careful consideration and further exploration. These findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions in acupuncture practice, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches to patient care.
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