Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 6 , Pages 348-355 , December 2009

The Use of the Essential Oil Lavandin to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Surgical Patients

  • Rebecca Braden, BSN, RN, CAPA
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  • Susan Reichow, BSN, RN
    • ,
  • Margo A. Halm, PhD, RN, CNS-BC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Margo A. Halm, Nursing Administration, Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

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 Grant funding in support of this study was received from the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation, St Paul MN.

PII: S1089-9472(09)00392-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2009.10.002

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 6 , Pages 348-355 , December 2009

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