芳香療法在臨床上的應用

Clinical Applications of Aromatherapy

芳香療法是以精油為媒介，經皮、經鼻或經口進入身體，達到促進健康的自然療法。臨床芳香療法是指在醫療場域中採用精油作為輔助療法，由於過程涉及醫療安全、道德與法律規定，因此，醫療人員需要充分了解臨床芳香療法管理，並且精進芳香療法的知識。本篇提供臨床芳香療法管理程序並參考統合分析文獻，整理芳香療法在焦慮、憂鬱、睡眠障礙及疼痛的應用，期將芳香療法適切的考量到照護系統中，以提升照護品質並增進醫病福祉。

Aromatherapy is a natural therapy that utilizes essential oils that enter the body through the skin, inhalation, or ingestion to promote health. Clinical aromatherapy refers to the incorporation of essential oils as a complementary therapy within the medical field and is conducted in accordance with medical safety, ethical, and regulatory requirements. Healthcare professionals must have a comprehensive understanding of clinical aromatherapy management and enhance their knowledge of aromatherapy. Based on a meta-analysis of the related literature, clinical aromatherapy management procedures and the various applications of aromatherapy for anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and pain are introduced. The goal is to help appropriately integrate aromatherapy into the healthcare system to enhance quality of care and improve well-being in patients and healthcare providers.