Aust J Holist Nurs. 1998 Oct; 5(2): 47-9.

A clinical trial of the effect of aromatherapy on motivational behaviour in a dementia care setting using a single subject design.

MacMahon S, Kermode S.

School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University.

An n = 1 clinical trial of the effectiveness of aromatherapy on motivational behaviour in a dementia care setting was undertaken using an AB design. Baseline data were recorded for two months, followed by two months of treatment data. Findings showed a statistically significant improvement in motivational behaviour associated with the use of aromatherapy.