American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Am. J. Crit. Care
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Benefit to Family Members of Delivering Hand Massage With Essential Oils to Critically Ill Patients.
In intensive care environments, patients' families are often encouraged to participate in their loved one's care; however, many family members feel anxious, depressed, and unsure about how to help patients. ⋯ Administering a brief hand massage using pleasant-smelling oils to patients in an intensive care unit may reduce anxiety of family members who administer the treatment.