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Table 2 Survey responses

From: Perspectives on the use of aromatherapy from clinicians attending an integrative medicine continuing education event

Survey Questions

Agree

Disagree

Unsure

N missing

15. In the last 12 months, at least one of my patients has asked me about the use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes.

47 (49.0%)

49 (51.0%)

 

9 (8.6%)

  

16. I feel confident in my ability to counsel patients on the safe use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes.

21 (21.9%)

75 (78.1%)

 

9 (8.6%)

17. I consider essential oils to be generally safe when used appropriately.

82 (87.2%)

1 (1.1%)

11 (11.7%)

11 (10.5%)

20. I believe that there is a need for increased clinician training in the use of essential oils.

71 (75.5%)

6 (6.4%)

17 (18.1%)

11 (10.5%)

  

21. I believe that there is a need for more research on the use of essential oils.

85 (89.5%)

3 (3.1%)

7 (7.4%)

10 (9.5%)

22. I believe that there is a need for better reimbursement for the clinical use of essential oils.

39 (41.5%)

14 (14.9%)

41 (43.6%)

11 (10.5%)

23. I would like to offer essential oil recommendations or therapies to my patients.

71 (74.0%)

5 (5.2%)

20 (20.8%)

9 (8.6%)

24. I would like to undergo training to become certified in clinical aromatherapy.

29 (30.5%)

30 (31.6%)

36 (37.9%)

10 (9.5%)

  

25. In the last 12 months, I have used essential oils for myself and/or my family.

58 (61.0%)

37 (39.0%)

 

10 (9.5%)

26. In the last 12 months, I have used integrative medicine approaches other than aromatherapy for myself and/or my family.

87 (92.6%)

7 (7.45%)

 

11 (10.5%)

27. In the last 12 months, I have recommended integrative medicine approaches other than aromatherapy in a clinical setting.

92 (96.8%)

3 (3.2%)

 

10 (9.5%)

 

Wellness and relaxation purposes

Treatment of disease

Both wellness & disease treatment

I do not have patients who use essential oils/Never

Unsure

Missing

18. My patients who use essential oils typically use them for

19 (20.4%)

0 (0%)

45 (48.4%)

8 (8.6%)

21 (22.6%)

12 (11.4%)

19. I believe the use of essential oils may be beneficial for

26 (28.0%)

0 (0%)

59 (63.4%)

2 (2.1%)

6 (6.5%)

12 (11.4%)