To what extent does aromatherapy use in palliative cancer care improve quality of life and reduce levels of psychological distress? A literature review

International Journal of Aromatherapy

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 27-35

  Bowers, L J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aromatherapy; Cancer; Palliative care; Psychological distress; Quality of life

Indexed keywords

AROMATHERAPY; CANCER PAIN; CANCER PALLIATIVE THERAPY; CANCER PATIENT; CLINICAL TRIAL; HUMAN; MEDICAL LITERATURE; MENTAL STRESS; QUALITY OF LIFE; REVIEW; SAFETY;

EID: 33644502905     PISSN: 09624562     EISSN: 14769409     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.01.003     Document Type: Article

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