Impact of Topical Aromatherapy on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Lung Resection

The key to early surgery recovery lies in optimal and immediate control of postoperative pain. Despite standard pain management protocols, lung resection is often associated with acute, neuropathic, or chronic pain, compounded by the side effects of morphine-based treatments. In this context, aromatherapy can provide complementary support, both to alleviate pain and to improve the quality of recovery after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older, * undergoing scheduled lung resection for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes * able to give free, informed, signed consent (no later than the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research) * person affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security system. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic pain prior to surgery * patients undergoing daily pain relief treatment prior to surgery * patients using essential oils applied to the skin for pain relief. * In relation to aromatherapy: * history of allergy to essential oils * atopic skin * known allergies * asthma * pregnant or breastfeeding women * nut allergies (in relation to sweet almond oil) * individuals who are vulnerable or deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision * patients participating in other interventional studies on pain.