This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of aroma oil massage on
depression in older women who live in Baan Thumapakorn Wat Maung,
Nakhonratchasima province. The sample in this study comprised of 60 older women.
They were divided into 2 groups, 30 subjects in the experimental group, and 30
subjects in the control group. The experimental group received aroma oil massage
once a week for 4 weeks additional with conditional care provided by Baan
Thumapakorn Wat Maung. The control group received conventional care provided by
Baan Thumapakorn Wat Maung. The inclusion criteria are as follows: