Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care

Carol Rose, a palliative care nurse and clinical aromatherapist, demonstrates how an integrated and evidence-based approach to aromatherapy can significantly improve the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. This approach prioritizes patient choices, skillful communication, and individualised care, alongside the judicious use of essential oils and other botanical products, to support emotional, social, and spiritual expression.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Aromatherapy is a powerful tool that can bridge the gap between conventional medical interventions and complementary approaches, providing significant benefits for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Palliative care nurse and clinical aromatherapist Carol Rose has demonstrated how an integrated and evidence-based approach to aromatherapy can have a profound impact on the quality of life of these patients.

While aromatherapy is already a fundamental practice in many palliative care settings, its potential benefits remain under-researched and under-represented. This book aims to address this gap by incorporating a person-centered focus into the integration of various aromatherapy approaches for a range of end-of-life symptoms, alongside conventional medical options.

One of the key strengths of this approach is its specificity. By empowering patients to choose the oils and applications that work best for them, it allows for improved results in the palliation of common symptoms. This person-centered approach emphasizes support of patient choices, skillful communication, and individualised care, alongside the judicious use of essential oils and other botanical products.

Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care is grounded in research from the patient's perspective. This fresh perspective prioritizes the support of patient choices, skillful communication, and individualised care, alongside the judicious use of essential oils and other botanical products. Collectively, aromatherapy can completely reframe holistic care, allowing for greater emotional, social, and spiritual expression.

In conclusion, aromatherapy is a valuable tool that can enhance the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. By integrating clinical aromatherapy into palliative care, healthcare professionals can provide holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of these patients. This approach prioritizes patient empowerment, skillful communication, and individualised care, alongside the judicious use of essential oils and other botanical products. Through this integrated and evidence-based approach, patients can experience improved symptom management, increased comfort, and a greater sense of well-being.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839971600