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1- Ph.D. Student of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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Introduction: Nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) are frequently exposed to high levels of stress and anxiety. Saffron has been reported to possess anxiolytic properties in various studies. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of saffron tea on the anxiety levels of ICU nurses.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in 2022 at a teaching hospital affiliated with Arak University of Medical Sciences. A total of 68 nurses were enrolled and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Baseline anxiety levels were assessed using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The intervention group received saffron tea daily for 40 days, while the control group received no intervention. At the end of the study period, the STAI questionnaire was completed again by both groups. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests.
Results: The results demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety scores before and after the intervention in the saffron tea group (P < 0.05). In contrast, no significant changes in anxiety scores were observed in the control group. Furthermore, post-intervention comparisons between the two groups indicated a significant decrease in state, trait, and total anxiety scores in the intervention group (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Daily consumption of saffron tea effectively reduced anxiety levels among ICU nurses. Considering its low cost, accessibility, and minimal side effects, saffron tea may be recommended as a complementary approach for managing anxiety in intensive care nurses. Further studies with larger samples and long-term follow-up are suggested.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in 2022 at a teaching hospital affiliated with Arak University of Medical Sciences. A total of 68 nurses were enrolled and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Baseline anxiety levels were assessed using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The intervention group received saffron tea daily for 40 days, while the control group received no intervention. At the end of the study period, the STAI questionnaire was completed again by both groups. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests.
Results: The results demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety scores before and after the intervention in the saffron tea group (P < 0.05). In contrast, no significant changes in anxiety scores were observed in the control group. Furthermore, post-intervention comparisons between the two groups indicated a significant decrease in state, trait, and total anxiety scores in the intervention group (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Daily consumption of saffron tea effectively reduced anxiety levels among ICU nurses. Considering its low cost, accessibility, and minimal side effects, saffron tea may be recommended as a complementary approach for managing anxiety in intensive care nurses. Further studies with larger samples and long-term follow-up are suggested.
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