Analysis of the Effects of Aromatherapy in Elderly Patients at Gaffrée and Guinle University Hospital

Maria Eugênia Ribeiro de Sena; Fernando Gomes Gomes de Souza Junior; Michelle Colão de Paula Pereira; Ana Luisa Pereira dos Santos; Henry Aguiar Ribeiro; Fabian Laszlo; Patricia Barragan; Patricia P. Borges

doi:10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae3

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Published: 2026-02-06

Updated: 2026-02-06

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae3

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Clinical aromatherapy, elderly, chronic pain, essential oils

Maria Eugênia Ribeiro de Sena

DCN/CCBS/IBIO/UNIRIO – Department of Natural Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior

PENT/COPPE/UFRJ – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Michelle Colão de Paula Pereira

PENT/COPPE/UFRJ – Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute of Graduate Studies and Engineering Research, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ana Luisa Pereira dos Santos

Institute of Biomedicine, UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Henry Aguiar Ribeiro

Institute of Biomedicine, UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fabian Laszlo

Laszlo Company, Brazil.

Patricia Barragan

Laszlo Aromatology Ltda, Brazil.

Patricia P. Borges

Institute of Geosciences (IGc), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Abstract

Clinical aromatherapy for chronic pain using essential oils aims to evaluate the therapeutic effects in elderly participants at the Gaffrée and Guinle University Hospital (HUGG) in Rio de Janeiro who experience chronic pain. Initially, an anamnesis was conducted, followed by an olfactory test with ten essential oils to select three aromas for the preparation of the synergy blend. During the first consultation, the aromatherapist evaluated each participant, identifying their main complaints—both physical and emotional/psychological—and subsequently prepared a personalized synergy blend, which could be administered via inhalation and/or topical application. After two months of using the blend, a follow-up consultation was conducted to assess symptom levels before and after the aromatherapy intervention. The results indicated a positive outcome, as most participants reported significant improvement in their previously noted symptoms. Therefore, it can be concluded that aromatherapy represents an effective and alternative approach to treating the body, addressing both physical and psychological aspects.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January to December - 2026

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Author Biographies

Maria Eugênia Ribeiro de Sena, DCN/CCBS/IBIO/UNIRIO – Department of Natural Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Faculty member at the Department of Natural Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).

Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior, PENT/COPPE/UFRJ – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Faculty member at the Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute of Graduate Studies and Engineering Research (COPPE), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Michelle Colão de Paula Pereira, PENT/COPPE/UFRJ – Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute of Graduate Studies and Engineering Research, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PhD student at the Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute of Graduate Studies and Engineering Research (COPPE), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Ana Luisa Pereira dos Santos, Institute of Biomedicine, UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Undergraduate student at the Institute of Biomedicine, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).

Henry Aguiar Ribeiro, Institute of Biomedicine, UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Undergraduate student at the Institute of Biomedicine, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).

Fabian Laszlo, Laszlo Company, Brazil.

Executive Director of Laszlo Company.

Patricia Barragan, Laszlo Aromatology Ltda, Brazil.

Affiliated researcher at Laszlo Aromatology Ltda.

Patricia P. Borges, Institute of Geosciences (IGc), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Geosciences, University of São Paulo (IGc/USP).

How to Cite

Ribeiro de Sena, M. E., Gomes de Souza Junior, F. G., Colão de Paula Pereira, M., Pereira dos Santos, A. L., Aguiar Ribeiro, H., Laszlo, F., Barragan, P., & P. Borges, P. (2026). Analysis of the Effects of Aromatherapy in Elderly Patients at Gaffrée and Guinle University Hospital. Brazilian Journal of Health Aromatherapy and Essential Oil, 3(1), bjhae3. https://doi.org/10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae3

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