The Influence of Aromatherapy Massage Program on the Elderly\'s Health

• Main Authors: Lin, Hsiu-Li, 林秀理
• Other Authors: Wu, Ya-Ling
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/m9un95

碩士 === 國立屏東科技大學 === 技職教育研究所 === 106 === Abstract Student ID：M10570009 Department/Graduate Institute: The Influence of Aromatherapy Massage Program on the Elderly’s Health Name of Institute: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Graduate Institute of Technological and Vocational Education Total Page: 146 Date of Graduation : June, 2018 Degree Conferred : Master Name of Student : Lin Hsiu Li Advisor : Dr.Ya-Ling Wu Abstract: This research is an aromatherapy massage course for the elderly over the age of 65 in the community of Pingtung to enhance their self-perceived health. The course lasted for 8 weeks and was implemented for 3 hours each week. In this study, the quasi-experimental research method was used. The study collected the data by using questionnaire surveys, interviews, document analysis, and participation observation. In the end, we got the results as follows. 1. The aromatherapy massage course for the elderly can enhance their self-perceived health. The course is consisted of aromatherapy (incense fragrance, massage, snorting, foot massage), acupressure point massage (little squeeze, pat, stroke, finger pressure), aromatherapy music, aromatherapy abdominal breathing, aromatherapy meditation..., etc. In the course, the activities are implemented by grouping 2 in pairs, playing with children's songs, group experience and providing lectures..., etc. The course chooses the plant essential oil according to the physiological and psychological needs of the elderly and also designs the DIY aromatherapy acupressure point massage activities based on the five systems of human bodies to keep the elderly’s good spirit and enhance the health. It is an easy-learning, systematic and comprehensive course. 2. After the treatment of the aromatherapy acupressure point massage course, the elderly’s psychological self-perceived psychological health. 3. After the treatment of the aromatherapy acupressure point massage course, the elderly’s self-perceived physiological health. 4. After the treatment of the aromatherapy acupressure point massage course, the elderly’s self-perceived social health. Finally, the researcher proposes some suggestions based on the research. Keyword: Elderly, Aromatherapy, Acupressure point massage, Self-perceived psychological health