Implementation of Aromatherapy by OTs Can Reduce Pain, Tension, and Stress for Patients With Intractable Pain in a Hospital Setting

Abstract

Date Presented 04/01/2022OTs have a valued role in the management of pain, using aromatherapy as an alternative modality to reduce pain, muscle tension, and stress in the acute clinical setting. Preliminary results have shown that aromatherapy reduced pain, tension, and stress and was a valued intervention in identifying nonopioid pain management strategies for the resumption of activities of daily living.Primary Author and Speaker: Carlene Mull