List of Studies Included in a Systematic Review
1. Chien LW, Cheng SL, Liu CF. The effect of lavender aromatherapy on autonomic nervous system in midlife women with insomnia. Evidence Based Complement and Alternative Medicine. 2012;740813 https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/740813
2. Choi EM, Lee KS. Effects of aroma inhalation on blood pressure, pulse rate, sleep, stress, and anxiety in patients with essential hypertension. Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science. 2012;14(1):41-48.
3. Choi SY, Park K. Effect of inhalation of aromatherapy oil on patients with perennial allergic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016;7896081. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7896081
4. Dingxi B, Jing G, Qian Z, Chenxi W, Xin Y, Ni T, et al. Application study on acupoint massage with compound essential oil to improve sleep quality of perimenopausal syndrome sufferers. Chinese Journal of Convalescent Medicine.2014;23(12):1061-1065. https://doi.org/10.13517/j.cnki.ccm.2014.12.003
5. Ghods AA, Emadi Khalaf M, Mirmohamadkhani M, Sotodehasl N. Comparison of the effects of lavender essential oil and sesame oil on sleep quality of nurses. Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences. 2016;18(5):13-19.
6. Hajibagheri A, Babaii A, Adib-Hajbaghery M. Effect of Rosa damascene aromatherapy on sleep quality in cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2014;20(3):159-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.05.001
7. Hirokawa K, Nishimoto T, Taniguchi T. Effects of lavender aroma on sleep quality in healthy Japanese students. Perceptual and motor skills. 2012;114(1):111-122. https://doi.org/10.2466/13.15.PMS.114.1.111-122
8. Karadag E, Samancioglu S, Ozden D, Bakir E. Effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety of patients. Nursing in Critical Care. 2017;22(2):105-112. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12198
9. Kasper S, Gastpar M, Muller WE, Volz HP, Moller HJ, Dienel A, et al. Silexan, an orally administered Lavandula oil preparation, is effective in the treatment of ‘subsyndromal’ anxiety disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. International Clinical Psychopharmacology. 2010;25(5):277-287. https://doi.org/10.1097/YIC.0b013e32833b3242
10. Keshavarz Afshar M, Behboodi Moghadam Z, Taghizadeh Z, Bekhradi R, Montazeri A, Mokhtari P. Lavender fragrance essential oil and the quality of sleep in postpartum women. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2015;17(4):e25880. https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.17(4)2015.25880
11. Kim WJ, Hur MH. Inhalation effects of aroma essential oil on quality of sleep for shift nurses after night work. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing. 2016;46(6):769-779. https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.6.769
12. Lewith GT, Godfrey AD, Prescott P. A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating the aroma of Lavandula augustifolia as a treatment for mild insomnia. Journal of Alternative and Complement Medicine. 2005;11(4):631-637. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2005.11.631
13. Li H, Lin L, Li Y, Xiong M, Tang P. [Efficacy of aromatherapy in improving elderly's sleep quality. Journal of Chengdu Medical College]. 2016;11(1):112-115. Chinese. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1674-2257.2016.01.027
14. Lillehei AS, Halcón LL, Savik K, Reis R. Effect of inhaled lavender and sleep hygiene on self-reported sleep issues: A randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2015;21(7):430-438. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2014.0327
15. Lytle J, Mwatha C, Davis KK. Effect of lavender aromatherapy on vital signs and perceived quality of sleep in the intermediate care unit: A pilot study. American Journal of Critical Care. 2014;23(1):24-29. https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2014958
16. Mirghafourvand M, Charandabi SMA, Hakimi S, Khodaie L, Galeshi M. Effect of orange peel essential oil on postpartum sleep quality: A randomized controlled clinical trial. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2016;8(1):62-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.07.044
17. Moeini M, Khadibi M, Bekhradi R, Mahmoudian SA, Nazari F. Effect of aromatherapy on the quality of sleep in ischemic heart disease patients hospitalized in intensive care units of heart hospitals of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. 2010;15(4):234-239.
18. Qi H, Yang J, Wang C, Lui S. The influence of auricular acupressure combined with aromatherapy on quality of sleep of the patients with colorectal cancer during perioperative period. Western Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2016;29(4):112-114.
19. Soden K, Vincent K, Craske S, Lucas C, Asley S. A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting. Palliative Medicine. 2004;18(2):87-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/0269216304pm874oa
20. Taavoni S, Nazem ekbatani N, Haghani H. Valerian/lemon balm use for sleep disorders during menopause. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2013;19(4):193-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.07.002
21. Taibi DM, Bourguignon C, Taylor AG. A feasibility study of Valerian extract for sleep disturbance in person with arthritis. Biological Research for Nursing. 2009;10(4):409-417. https://doi.org/10.1177/1099800408324252
22. Vitinius F, Hellmich M, Matthies A, Bornkessel F, Burghart H, Albus C, et al. Feasibility of an interval, inspiration-triggered nocturnal odorant application by a novel device: a patient-blinded, randomised crossover, pilot trial on mood and sleep quality of depressed female inpatients. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 2014;271(9):2443-2454.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-013-2873-6
23. Won SJ, Chae YR. The effects of aromatherapy massage on pain, sleep, and stride length in the elderly with knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science. 2011;13(2):142-148.