Environmental odour news

  Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and often requires surgical intervention involving stoma creation. A colostomy significantly impacts patients' physical, psychological, and social well-being. One major challenge for individuals with a colostomy is the unpleasant odor from gas and fecal output, which can lead to embarrassment, low self-esteem, reduced social interaction, and poor quality of life. This study explores how lavender essential oil and peppermint essential oil used inside stoma bags affect odor elimination , life satisfaction , and stoma compliance among patients with permanent colostomies. Objectives The research aimed to evaluate whether adding lavender or peppermint essential oils into stoma bags: Reduces odor intensity ( Hypothesis 1 ) Improves life satisfaction ( Hypothesis 2 ) Enhances stoma compliance ( Hypothesis 3 ) Methodology Study Design : Randomized controlled trial with repeated measurements. Setting : Conducted a...

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