AROMATERAPIA COM LAVANDA: UMA ABORDAGEM PROMISSORA NO CONTROLE DA NÁUSEA E VÔMITO EM PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.37711024101211

• Palavras-chave: Eficácia terapêutica. Cuidados paliativos. Sintomas oncológicos

• Keywords: Therapeutic efficacy. Palliative care. Cancer symptoms.

• Abstract: Aromatherapy, which uses essential oils extracted from plants, has shown to be a promising strategy for symptom management in cancer patients. This study aims to investigate the potential of aromatherapy with lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for controlling nausea and vomiting in cancer patients through a systematic review of the available scientific literature. The research addresses aspects such as efficacy, mechanisms of action, safety, and integration of aromatherapy into cancer care. The methodology consists of reviewing studies published in specialized journals, using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that investigated the use of lavender specifically for reducing nausea and vomiting will be considered. The results suggest that lavender may have beneficial effects in controlling nausea and vomiting; however, the evidence remains preliminary, and significant gaps regarding the efficacy and safety of the intervention persist. The variability in application methods and the lack of conclusive data on adverse effects are issues that require further attention. The mechanisms of action of lavender still require further investigation. Thus, this critical review seeks to assess the current state of evidence on lavender aromatherapy, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice and guiding the development of future therapeutic interventions, with the aim of improving the quality of life of cancer patients