Study on the application of lavender therapy in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Objective To observe the effect of lavender therapy on comfort level of patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL). Methods 80 cases of patients undergoing ESWL for the first time were divided into the observation group(n=40),and the control group(n=40),the observation group treated with lavender therapy and the control group with routine nursing. Results Compared with the control group, pain level was lowered, circulatory system was more stable, painful behaviors were less and adjuvant drugs were less used in the observation group (all P< 0.05). Conclusion Lavender therapy has the effect of improving comfort level of patients during ESWL. Key words: Lavender therapy;  Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy;  Comfort level;  Lavender