Uso terapêutico de óleos essenciais no tratamento de ansiedade em profissionais da saúde pós-pandemia

Abstract

Introduction: according to data from the world health organization, mental health problems are the main causes of morbidity today, among them we have anxiety disorders that cause harm in a country with more than 18.6 million Brazilians (about 9 .3% of the Brazilian population), and depression problems that affect about 250 million people of different age groups. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a high prevalence of severe symptoms of anxiety and depression among nursing professionals. The use of essential oils has shown a reduction in anxiety levels in health professionals, nurses. The objective of this study was to analyze, based on the scientific literature, the anxiolytic effect of essential oils on health professionals in the post-pandemic period. Methodology: this study is an exploratory literature review with a qualitative approach, aiming at data and related studies on the subject for the formulation of the work. Literature review: anxietu disorders is considered a major problem in human life, this disease is associated with high suffering and limitations in your life. Through epidemiological studies, it was identified that anxiety disorders were more prevalent in about 17.6% compared to other mental disorders. The etiological relationship, exposure to stressful events, and the emergence of anxiety are very little studied. It is known that anxiety symptoms can appear years before the emergence of a defined disorder, in response to stressful causes, which can lead to trigger recurrences of psychiatric conditions. Several types of both psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments have been used in the treatment of anxiety, benzodiazepine drugs are among the most prescribed drugs in the world where they are used with anxiolytic and hypnotic effects, in addition to obtaining myorelaxant and anticonvulsant action. Aromatherapy is the branch of phytotherapy where essential oils are used to aid in the treatment and prevention of diseases. This natural practice is used with techniques of oral, topical administration and inhalation of essential oils, this practice is considered non-invasive, and is used to act on the symptoms of the disease and maintain the natural balance of the organism. Final considerations: It is of great importance that we continue to investigate and study the therapeutic properties of essential oils and move forward with their application in humans, so that we can take advantage of everything that essential oils have to offer in terms of health. public. Likewise, the clinical application of essential oils is important, as it will establish protocols for the treatment of anxiety and provide quality of life for the patient.