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Randomized trial of essential oils to reduce perioperative patient anxiety: feasibility study (2007)
Journal Article
Stirling, L., Raab, G., Alder, E. M., & Robertson, F. (2007). Randomized trial of essential oils to reduce perioperative patient anxiety: feasibility study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60, 494-501. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04461.x

Aim. This paper is a report of a feasibility study to examine the effectiveness of essential oils in reducing anxiety in thoracic patients awaiting the results of investigative and staging surgery. Background. Patient anxiety is expected during th... Read More about Randomized trial of essential oils to reduce perioperative patient anxiety: feasibility study.

Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities. (2006)
Journal Article
Stirling, L. (2006). Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities. British Journal of Nursing, 15, 359-361

Patient anxiety is a normal part of the surgical patient’s ‘career’ and would be anticipated by nurses in a number of settings. Anxiety causes a number of undesirable effects which may place the patient at greater perioperative risk. Factors that... Read More about Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities..