An evaluative research approach, quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group post – test design and non-probability purposive sampling technique was used in the study. Settings: Abha Manav Mandir, old age home Meerut. Samples: elderly people in Abha Manav Mandir old age home. Sample size: 60.
The tools used for this study was Standardized Groningen Sleep Quality Scale and its demographic variables.
Section 1: Demographic variables of samples
It included variables like age, gender, religion, Occupation, etc….
Section 2: Groningen Sleep Quality Scale
It contains total 15points Scoring _ The first question does not count toward the total score. One point if answer is “True” for questions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 One point if answer is “False” for questions 8, 10, 12 Maximum score of 14 points indicates poor sleep the night before.
Data collection Procedure: Official administrative permission was taken from the respective authority. Final data collection has been done according to the date decided by the committee members 30 samples in each group i.e. 30 in experimental and 30 in control group was selected. To obtain free response, the motive of the study was explained and the subjects was assured about confidentiality of their response.
The investigator introduced herself to the elderly people and developed good inter personal relationship with them. Obtained consent from each subject. Elderly people were assessed for sleep quality with Standardized Groningen Sleep Quality Scale, in which 30 subjects were found to have disturbed quality of sleep. They were explained that data collected will be confidential. During the first week, assessment of level of sleep quality among elderly people was done. The application of 5 drops of Tea tree oil and rose marry oil with 10 ml of coconut oil at the fore head of elderly people. After completion of aroma therapy, the level of sleep quality among elderly people were assessed by Groningen Sleep Quality Scale.
Data Analysis and interpretation:
Table 1: Effectiveness of aroma therapy on level of quality of sleep among old age people In Experimental Group
N= 30
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MEAN
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SD
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DF
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T TEST
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TABLE VALUE
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P VALUE
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PRE- TEST
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5
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2.64
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29
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7.111
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2.045
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0.0032
P>0.05
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POST TEST
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11.47
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2.78
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The calculated t-value (7.111) is higher than the table value (2.045) and p value is 0.0032 at 0.05 level of significance which shows that the aroma therapy on level of sleep among elderly patients regarding adverse was effective.
Table 2: Comparison of Post-test level of quality of sleep among old age people in experimental and control group.
N- 60
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MEAN
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SD
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DF
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T TEST
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TABLE VALUE
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P VALUE
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POST TEST
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Cont.
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Exp.
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Cont.
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Exp.
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58
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7.91
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2.00
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0.0001
P>0.05
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5.17
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11.47
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3.53
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2.78
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After comparison of post test score between the control and experimental group the calculated t test value (7.91) is higher than the table value (2.00).
Association between post-test level of quality of sleep score with selected demographic variables in experimental group.
There was no significant association between post – test level of sleep score in experimental group with their demographic variables except duration of stay in old age home. Hence the research hypothesis H1 was accepted.