Aromatherapy and Happiness

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact that aromatherapy has on nurses' self-perception of happiness and workplace satisfaction. After completing the informed consent process, participants will complete a demographic survey, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), and the Nursing Job Satisfaction Survey (NJSS). Aromatherapy (AT), via AT stickers on employee badges, will begin after baseline measurements. OHQ and NJSS will be measured again at 3 months and 6 months of AT. After completion of the intervention, participants will also complete a qualitative survey addressing overall self-reported impact of AT. Analysis will occur after final data is collected.

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Key information

Conditions

Happiness

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

NYU Langone Health

New York, 10016, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

A Registered Nurse at NYULH
Willing to provide an email address of choice
Willing to wear an aromatherapy badge sticker during every work shift
Not allergic or otherwise sensitive to aromatherapy scent

Exclusion criteria

Not a Registered Nurse at NYULH
Not willing to provide an email of choice
Not willing to wear an aromatherapy badge sticker during every work shift
Allergic or otherwise sensitive to aromatherapy scent

Treatment and study plan

Aromatherapy

Other

Elequil Aroma-Tabs are available on all clinical nursing units for staff. Instructions will be provided to participants to place the aroma tab on the back of their badge every workday for the entire duration of their shift. They will wear their badge in whatever position is most comfortable to them for the duration of the study (6 months).

Other names: Elequil Aroma-Tabs

Primary outcomes

Change in Nursing Job Satisfaction Survey (NJSS) Score

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6

23-item assessment of job satisfaction among nurses. Items are ranked on a scale from 0 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The total score ranges from 0 to 92; higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.
Change in Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) Score

Time frame: Baseline, Month 6

29-item assessment of happiness. Items are ranked on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree). Total scores range from 29 to 174; higher scores indicate greater happiness.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NYU Langone Health

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Aromatherapy on Happiness and Job Satisfaction in Nurses Working in an Academic Health System (AHS)

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: May 18, 2023
Registry last updated: Jun 6, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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