Selection criteriaĪll relevant randomised controlled trials were considered. Search methodsĪLOIS, the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group Specialized Register, was searched on 26 November 2012 and 20 January 2013 using the terms: aromatherapy, lemon, lavender, rose, aroma, alternative therapies, complementary therapies, essential oils. To assess the efficacy of aromatherapy as an intervention for people with dementia. ![]() Addressing this facet has received particular interest in aromatherapy trials, with a shift in focus from reducing cognitive dysfunction to the reduction of behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia. Amongst the most distressing features of dementia are the behavioural and psychological symptoms. ![]() Utilisation of complimentary therapies in dementia care settings presents as one of few options that are attractive to practitioners and families as patients often have reduced insight and ability to verbally communicate adverse reactions. ![]() In a growing population where the majority of patients are treated by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved drugs, the efficacy of treatment is short term and accompanied by negative side effects. ![]() Complementary therapy has received great interest within the field of dementia treatment and the use of aromatherapy and essential oils is increasing.
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