Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this collection is to provide information about aromatherapy, which is a complementary and integrated care application. Aromatherapy is one of the complementary and integrated applications in which essential oils obtained from flowers, plants, trees, fruits and roots are widely used for healing purposes through damaging and compression. Essential oils can be applied in the form of oral, inhalation, various aromatic baths, massage and compression. There are some things that should be taken into consideration during aromatherapy. The various substances found in essential fats affect the individual physically and psychically through the nervous system and blood circulation. Aromatherapy in the clinic is effectively used in pediatric, immunological, cardiological, psychiatric, oncological or end-life care, intensive care and female birth-related problems; in various cases such as pain, stress, insomnia, nausea and vomiting. Aromatherapy, which begins to become part of the health care system in a changing and developing world, is one of the most common tools that nurses use to improve patient care. Clinical aromatherapy strengthens nursing as much as it contributes to the science of nursing as well as the art. In the process of care, nurses use aromatherapy to improve their mental and physical health, ensure that they approach the individual in a non-invasive and comprehensive manner and are satisfied with their work. Result: Nurses should be aware of the suitability of the aromatherapy applied to the patient, identify the lack and misapplications of the patient, ensure that these methods are used adequately and properly in care. Nurses need to be equipped and scientific studies to use their aromatherapy practices effectively and properly in various areas of health care.

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