The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in people with cancer. Medical therapies are usually prescribed to alleviate anxiety and depression, but they are associated with a variety of adverse effects. Recently, aromatherapy showed potential as a complementary medicine to improve psychological health and wellbeing. However, its effectiveness on relieving anxiety and depression has not been established.

Objective

This study explored the beneficial effects of aromatherapy on psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression in people with cancer.

Methods

We searched international databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, Ebscohost, ProQuest and Scopus from inception to 31 May 2021. The risk of bias was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9215260 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature