Research progress of aromatherapy in the intervention of mental and behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer disease patients
Ding Huan
Chen Yujing
Li Weitong
Xu Guihua
Abstract：The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common problems in patients with Alzheimer disease. Routine treatment is drug intervention, but the effect of drug treatment is poor and there are adverse reactions. As a non-pharmacological treatment, aromatherapy is effective, safe and convenient. It can alleviate aggressive behavior, improve mental status, and improve the quality of life and cognitive function. This article reviews the related reports.
Keywords：Alzheimer diseaseAromatherapyBehavioral and psychological symptoms
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 736-739 )