THE EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY ON PAIN AND ANXIETY LEVELS BEFORE BREAST BIOPSY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

EZGİ HANCI, YASEMİN USLU, ERKİN ARIBAL

European Journal of Breast Health - 2025;21(3):223-229

Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Health Sciences Institute, İstanbul, Türkiye

 

Objective: Aromatherapy is widely used in the management of symptoms caused by interventional procedures. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of lavender and lavender-peppermint aromatherapy before breast biopsy for reducing women’s pain and anxiety.