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Spotlight on Evidence Synthesis Program

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: A Map of the Evidence


NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the video, audio, and transcript files for this presentation are not available.

by Chelsea Ayers, BA ; Michele Freeman, MPH ; Devan Kansagara, MD, MCR ; Benjamin Kligler, MD
Seminar date: 3/11/2020

Description: In this webinar Investigators will provide a broad overview of the effectiveness of aromatherapy and essential oils, and the health conditions for which these interventions have been examined in systematic reviews, in the form of evidence maps. These evidence maps will be used to guide and support decision-making about these treatment modalities in VA. Intended audience: Clinicians, researchers, and administrators across a variety of disciplines, especially those interested in Whole Health efforts in VA.


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