A eficácia da aromaterapia na síndrome da abstinência nicotínica: uma nova proposta terapêutica

Abstract

Aromatherapy, when used as a non-isolated intervention in nicotine withdrawal syndrome, is an integrative and complementary health practice. This practice operates in different health fields, expanding approaches focused on holistic care, empowerment, self-care and interaction with the environment and the community. It is applied in health promotion, prevention, counseling and evaluation actions. Given the high prevalence of tobacco use in the world and in Brazil, as well as the increased demand for aromatherapy, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy as a non-isolated intervention in nicotine withdrawal syndrome in groups of smokers in Primary Care. Health. A bibliographical research was carried out, of an exploratory and qualitative nature. The study covered both drug treatments, such as anti-smoking and antidepressants, and non-drug treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, counseling, the Fagerström Test and aromatherapy therapy. The results showed that aromatherapy is a technological innovation with the potential to become a mild, soft-hard, non-invasive and low-cost therapeutic tool, suitable for continuous use in individuals with nicotine withdrawal syndrome. It is concluded that aromatherapy can be a valid alternative in the field of mental health. Keywords: abstinence; aromatherapy; nicotine; essencial oils; smoking.