[Benefits of aromatherapy in dementia special care units]

Abstract

Aromatherapy is classed as a non-pharmacological treatment, recognised as a therapy for certain disorders. This practice was the subject of a study in a special care unit for patients with dementia. The objective was to demonstrate the benefit of aromatherapy diffusion on major behavioural disorders.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; aromatherapy; aromathérapie; behavioural disorders; maladie d’Alzheimer; non-pharmacological treatment; prise en charge non médicamenteuse; trouble du comportement.