What question did this study set out to answer?

This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of essential oils in reducing anxiety among critically ill patients using a network meta-analysis.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

C55-14 Use of Essential Oils in Anxiety Management in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Bayesian Meta-Analysis

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

AMA MehtaUniversity of Utah MGM E GlasgowUniversity of Utah JBJ P BrownUniversity of Utah

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Systematic review and network meta-analysis shows geranium and citrus aurantium reduce anxiety in critically ill patients, suggesting their potential therapeutic role.

Key Points

This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of essential oils in reducing anxiety among critically ill patients using a network meta-analysis.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines and NHMAs.
Included 15 RCTs involving 1,395 critically ill adults with anxiety.
Utilized mean differences in anxiety scores and applied a random-effects model.
Geranium showed the greatest reduction in anxiety (MD -32.9, 95% CrI -53.0 to -12.5).
Citrus aurantium followed with an MD of -14.6 (-25.6 to -3.35).
Lavender had a modest effect (MD -3.76, -11.3 to 3.76), indicating a need for further research.

Cite This Study

Mehta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5100f03e14405aa9d366 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.5187

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Systematic review and network meta-analysis shows geranium and citrus aurantium reduce anxiety in critically ill patients, suggesting their potential therapeutic role.

C55-14 Use of Essential Oils in Anxiety Management in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Bayesian Meta-Analysis

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

C55-14 Use of Essential Oils in Anxiety Management in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Bayesian Meta-Analysis

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider