Aromatherapy Blend Program for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
To decrease patients postoperative ’ nausea and vomiting by using aromatherapy as a comfort measure in addition to antiemetic medications. DATE: July 10, 2023 BACKGROUND
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Those studies have shown QueaseEASE’s efficacy to be statistically significant in managing postoperative and post-discharge nausea, improving perception of care and patient satisfaction, and reducing the need for additional antiemetic agents during treatment.
The Evidence
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Reducing Stress Levels in Healthcare
This research explores whether the application of various holistic interventions reduces stress levels among inpatient healthcare workers. AUTHOR: Brooke Hunsberger ADN, RN, Wangmo Gurung BSN,
The Effects of Therapeutic Inhaled Essential Oils on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients undergoing Ambulatory Urological Procedures
To evaluate the efficacy of the Soothing Scents STILL QuickTab therapeutic inhaled essential oil (TIEO) packet on reducing preoperative anxiety in ambulatory surgery patients undergoing
Aromatherapy with Soothing Scents
This research investigates whether the implementation of aromatherapy among healthcare workers and hospital staff leads to a reduction in stress levels in comparison to healthcare
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Centre – PACU Department Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Aromatherapy Trial
October 2019 -In a trial conducted by Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center results revealed 67% of patients did not require additional antiemetics after administering QueaseEASE
Kaiser Permanente (2019) – A trial study evaluating the effects of aromatherapy intervention in PACU to treat PONV
In a trial by Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center results revealed 67% of patients did not require additional antiemetics after administering QueaseEASE in the PACU
Providence St. Patrick Hospital (TBA) – An examination of the efficacy of aromatherapy for first-line PONV treatment in the PACU
In an investigational trial involving 65 patients at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, the need for any additional antiemetics decreased by 71.8% when QueaseEASE was used
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (2017) – A study on the effects of inhaled aromatherapy on reducing nausea
A study conducted in a Level 1 Trauma Center Pediatric Emergency Department showed that 79% of patients’ nausea was reduced or eliminated after using QueaseEASE®
Missions Hospital of Providence St Joseph Health (2017) – Reviewing the reduction of costs in antiemetic drugs following aromatherapy treatment
A small trial conducted in the PACU found that 15 out of 52 of the patients did not require any additional antiemetics after receiving QueaseEASE®,
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (2016) – Investigating the validity of inhaled essential oils in a PACU setting to treat PONV
An evaluative trial done by the Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, revealed that QueaseEASE® helped to relieve PONV in 70% of PACU patients.
Deaconess Hospital (2017): A comparison of aromatherapy to standard care for PONV and PDNV relief in ambulatory surgical patients
In a prospective randomized study that compared QueaseEASE® to standard post-discharge nausea care, 100% of the patients using QueaseEASE® found effective relief from their PDN.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (2014) – Implementing aromatherapy into the pediatric oncology setting: an evidence-based initiative
At the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, data collected from a three-month pilot project showed QueaseEASE® to be a feasible and effective intervention for PONV.
Scripps Health (2013 – Evaluating QueaseEASE as a clinically acceptable intervention
The Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley conducted a small investigational trial that found that 62% of the patients got relief from their nausea after inhaling QueaseEASE®.
Floyd Memorial Hospital (2013) – Study on the efficacy of aromatherapy in the treatment of post-discharge nausea
A Floyd Memorial Hospital study showed that using QueaseEASE® for post-discharge nausea reduced nausea 100% of the time. In addition, nearly half experienced complete relief.
Madigan Army Medical Center (2012) – A prospective, randomized study of aromatherapy effectiveness for PONV relief
In a study conducted by Madigan Healthcare System, QueaseEASE® users showed a statistically significant decrease in nausea, and a significantly higher perception of treatment effectiveness.
UMass Lowell School of Nursing (2018) – Comparative review of QueaseEASE and standard care in the hospital setting
In a randomized study by UMass Lowell School of Nursing comparing QueaseEASE® to conventional medication, PONV relief was achieved within 7.8 minutes for QueaseEASE® users,
University of Colorado Hospital (2015) – Outpatient surgery department review of aromatherapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting
In a descriptive, qualitative study by the University of Colorado comparing QueaseEASE® to alcohol pads, patients and nurses both reported significantly higher satisfaction with QueaseEASE®.
Houston Methodist (2016) – Aromatherapy: A non-pharmacological intervention for postoperative nausea and vomiting in PACU
In a study conducted by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, results showed a 60% reduction in antiemetic drug use after patients inhaled QueaseEASE® in the PACU.
Oregon Health & Sciences University (2017) – Study of QueaseEASE as a non-medical treatment option for PONV
Oregon Health and Science University conducted a limited size clinical trial of QueaseEASE® testing efficacy and satisfaction. Findings showed 85% of users had total relief
Stephens Memorial (2014) – Study: QueaseEASE patient trial in ambulatory care
A study conducted at Stephens Memorial Hospital showed that 90% of patients using QueaseEASE® experienced some relief from their nausea, with 50% experiencing complete relief.
Queen’s Medical Center (2012) – Study on the success of QueaseEASE® use in phase I recovery
A Queens Medical Center trial found a 15-minute decrease in PACU stay when nauseated patients used QueaseEASE®, as well as a 37% decrease in Phenergan use
Bon Secours (2013) – Evidence-based review: Efficacy and satisfaction of QueaseEASE use in postoperative setting
Clinical trials by Bon Secour St. Francis Health System concluded that 70% of patients reported nausea relief after using QueaseEASE®, both in PACU and post-discharge.
“QueaseEASE is my first line of defense when my patient says they feel nauseated.”
Pam Chandler
RN Ambulatory Surgical Unit
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Our studies
Multiple independent health systems have conducted their own research into the effectiveness of QueaseEASE.
Their insights suggest that QueaseEASE ® provides a statistically significant decrease in queasiness, compared to a placebo, as well as a significantly higher perception of care effectiveness.
(All these studies were done independently with no financial or research involvement from Soothing Scents)
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“As a nurse, my ultimate goal is to make my patient’s experience the best it can be. That’s why I love QueaseEASE.”
Melissa Brown
RN Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Ambulatory Surgical Unit
