Essential oil therapy for the short-term treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: a monocentric r
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Essential oil therapy for the short‑term treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: a monocentric randomized pilot study Ilenia Mascherona1 · Michele Ferretti2 · Emiliano Soldini3 · Maira Biggiogero4 · Caterina Maggioli5 · Pio Eugenio Fontana6 Received: 22 October 2020 / Accepted: 30 October 2020 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Abstract Background The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can be severely distressing for both patients and caregivers. Aims This study assessed the efficacy of environmental diffusion essential oil therapy (EOT) combined with psychotropic drug therapy (group A) in BPSD management, compared with psychotropic drug therapy alone (group B). The stress responses of attending caregivers were also assessed. Methods Thirty-two patients with dementia and BPSD were enrolled. The presence and severity of BPSD were assessed using the Italian version of the NPI-NH scale, which also measures the stress felt by professional caregivers. Global geriatric evaluations were performed to rule out acute diseases that could contribute to delirium and worsen patients’ mental status. Results Following treatment, the average NPI-NH value was significantly reduced in group A compared with group B (p
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