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Aromatherapy for deaf and deafblind people living in residential accommodation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11858301     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article looks at ways in which aromatherapy and therapeutic massage have been found to be beneficial for a group of deaf and deafblind adults with special needs, living in residential accommodation. Our basic aim is to promote confidence and communication as well as enhancing a sense of well-being through the judicial use of aromatic plant materials and therapeutic massage. Aromatherapy sessions have become an accepted enjoyable and therapeutic part of the residents' lifestyle. It is our belief that this gentle, non-invasive therapy can benefit deaf and deafblind people, especially as their intact senses can be heightened. This paper explores both professional and caring issues related to the use of aromatherapy in this environment.
Authors:
F Armstrong; V Heidingsfeld
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Complementary therapies in nursing & midwifery     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1353-6117     ISO Abbreviation:  Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery     Publication Date:  2000 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-02-22     Completed Date:  2002-04-03     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9506953     Medline TA:  Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery     Country:  Scotland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  180-8     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aromatherapy / methods*
Caregivers / education
Female
Great Britain
Hearing Impaired Persons / rehabilitation*
Humans
Massage / education,  methods*
Oils, Volatile / pharmacology
Residential Facilities / methods*
Visually Impaired Persons / rehabilitation*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Oils, Volatile

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