Ruth Leupi is a qualified paediatric nurse who is passionate about aromatherapy.
She convinced the anaesthesia medical teams to test an aromatic protocol using aromastiks to reduce preoperative nervousness and postoperative agitation in children and adolescents. They conducted a qualitative study on 52 children.
The results indicate positive effects on the emotional well-being of children and adolescents during and after surgery. The majority of participants reported a calming effect, particularly with mandarin and lavender.