Lavender Aromatherapy: Examining the Effects of Lavender Oil Patches on Patients in the Hematology-Oncology Setting

Aromatherapy and essential oils are increasingly popular, particularly among patients with cancer. According to Boehm, Büssing, and Ostermann (2012), using aromatherapy and essential oils safely may promote sleep and overall wellness among patients in a hematology-oncology setting by decreasing the severity of symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. In addition, previous studies have indicated that using lavender essential oil in the general inpatient population can provide a sense of calm during hospitalization (Boehm et al., 2012; Lytle, Mwatha, & Davis, 2014).