Overview
While intra-articular injections can alleviate pain in orthopedic patients, this can be an anxiety-provoking experience. Adult patients scheduled to receive an injection at the study location will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The control group (C) will receive the current standard of nursing care. The first experimental group (A) will receive a guided meditation prior to receiving the injection. The second experimental group (B) will receive an Elequil Aromatab and the same guided meditation prior to receiving the injection.
Description
The objective of the study is to measure the difference in anxiety levels of adult orthopedic patients in need of intra-articular injections who receive a guided meditation only prior to their injection, compared to those who receive a guided meditation and an aromatherapy Elequil Aromatab prior to injection, as well as compared with those who receive the usual standard of care
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient has an in-office appointment at the NYU Langone Ambulatory Care-23rd Street location with either the Ortho A & B (primarily those patients who may be seeking knee or hip replacement surgery), Hand, or Primary Sport clinics.
- Patient has an order for an intra-articular injection (as determined by clinic MD) and has consented to receiving that treatment.
- Patient is English speaking.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has a cognitive or physical disability that would interfere with their ability to complete the study's pre and post assessments with RN.
- Patient is found on the pre-injection assessment form to have an intolerance or allergy to lavender, sandalwood, or strong scents in general.