Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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This integrative review presents a synthesis of the current qualitative research addressing the motivating factors, usability, and experiences of mobile health tracking applications (apps) across various chronic disease populations. ⋯ User-centered mobile health tracking app technology is being used with increasing frequency to potentially provide individualized support to chronic illness populations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Aromatherapy Massage for Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients.
This study aimed to examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on neuropathic pain severity and quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering from painful diabetic neuropathy. ⋯ Aromatherapy massage is a well-tolerated, feasible, and safe nonpharmacological method that can be readily integrated into clinical settings by nursing staff. The essential oils rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile can be safely used by nurses in the clinical setting, if applicable. However, training and experience of nurses in aromatherapy massage is critical to achieving positive results.