[Effects of Administering Essential Oil Blends on Depressive Mood and Sleep Quality in Elderly Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities].

While the "Pampering" essential oil blend may be used to achieve short-term improvements in depressive symptoms and sleep quality in individuals with dementia, the effects diminish quickly after ending the intervention. In future related studies, intervention and follow-up periods should be extended and the effects of inhalation before bedtime should be explored to clarify the optimal timing and potential benefits of this essential oil blend on sleep quality.