Scented patches put nurse burnout to the test

NCT ID NCT06053450

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether wearing essential oil patches could lower stress and burnout in nurses working on a medical-surgery unit. Twenty nurses took part over 30 days, using the patches during their shifts and completing surveys about their stress levels. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free option could help healthcare workers feel better at work.

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Locations

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States