ArticleNursing and midwifery studies2015
The Effect of Massage With Lavender Oil on Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Effect of Massage Therapy With Lavender Oil on Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Erciyes University Faculty of Health Sciences
Who cites it
19 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Restless Legs Syndrome in Chronic Kidney Disease- a Systematic Review.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2023Pooled it
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for restless legs syndrome in end-stage kidney disease: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2022Pooled it
- Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Massage for the Treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Meta-Analysis of 5 Randomized Controlled Trials.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Acupressure reduces the severity of restless legs syndrome in hemodialysis patients: A cluster-randomized crossover pilot study.Biomedical journal · 2022Trial
- Essential oil massage and incident chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus in maintenance hemodialysis patients without baseline pruritus: a prospective non-concurrent before-and-after study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil Effleurage in Alleviating Pain in Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Study in an Urban Tertiary Care Center in South India.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Managing Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study in South India.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Frequency of Restless Legs Syndrome in Pakistani Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Cureus · 2024Article
- The Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender on Pain of Needle Insertion and Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2024Review
- Formation mechanism of glandular trichomes involved in the synthesis and storage of terpenoids in lavender.BMC plant biology · 2023Article
- Aromatherapy Massage vs. Foot Reflexology on the Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Female Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Effects, Side Effects and Contraindications of Relaxation Massage during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Contemporary Diagnosis and Treatment.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2021Review
- Review
- Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Aroma Massage with Lavender Essential Oil: an Overview.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2020Article
- Effect of Acupuncture or Massage on Health-Related Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2018Article
- The Effect of Aromatherapy Treatment on Fatigue and Relaxation for Mothers during the Early Puerperal Period in Japan: A Pilot Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2017Article
- Practice recommendations for the role of physiotherapy in the management of sleep disorders: the 2022 Brazilian Sleep Association Guidelines.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Review
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common problem in patients with chronic renal failure. It can reduce the quality of life and sleep disturbances. This disorder is usually treated pharmacologically. Recently, complementary medicine methods have been suggested because of chemical drugs adverse effects. There is not enough evidence about the effect of aromatherapy on RLS.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the effects of massage with lavender oil on RLS symptoms in hemodialysis patients. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis randomized clinical trial study included 70 hemodialysis patients with RLS that were randomly assigned into two groups in 2014. The experimental group received effleurage massage using lavender oil and control group received routine care for three weeks. Data was collected with RLS questionnaire and analyzed using independent and paired t-test and Chi-square test.
resultsThe mean RLS scores were not significantly different in the two groups at the start of study (22.41 ± 7.67 vs. 22.90 ± 4.38, P = 0.76). At the end of study, the mean RLS score significantly decreased in the intervention group, while this score remained relatively un-changed in the control group (12.41 ± 5.49 vs. 23.23 ± 4.52, P < 0.0001).
conclusionsLavender oil massage was effective to improve RLS in hemodialysis patients. It has no adverse effects, is practical and cost-effective. It is suggested to be used along with routine treatment of RLS in hemodialysis patients.
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