Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of lavender oil inhalation on the anxiety and comfort levels of patients who will undergo colonoscopy. Material and Method: In this randomized controlled, prospective study, 73 experimental and 72 control group patients who will experience colonoscopy in a training and research hospital in western Turkey were included. While lavender inhalation was applied to the patients in the experimental group, routine care was applied to the patients in the control group. The short-form state-trait anxiety scale and general comfort scale were used to collect data before and after the procedure. p\<0.05 level was considered statistically significant.
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Change of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores
Timeframe: Before the colonoscopic procedure - on colonoscopic procedure day
Change of the Overal Comfort Scale
Timeframe: Before the colonoscopic procedure - on colonoscopic procedure day