The aesthetics of smells: the sense of smell and nursing

Authors

  • Antônio de Miranda Wosny Santa Catarina Federal University
  • Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann Santa Catarina Federal University
  • Paulo Belli Filho Santa Catarina Federal University
  • Joséte Luzia Leite Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200023

Keywords:

odors, smells, nursing

Abstract

This study aims to present reflections on the meaning of olfactory sensations and perceptions, as well as their relevance as a phenomenon present in Nursing practice. It stresses the importance of the smells' chemical language in the hospital environment, emphasizing some deductions about the aesthetics of smells from the Nursing perspective. The authors conclude that a deeper aesthetic/philosophical and technical/scientific comprehension of smell emanations will contribute to human care, especially in Nursing diagnoses and prescriptions, environmental quality regulation and therapeutics.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Short Communications/Cases Accounts

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How to Cite

The aesthetics of smells: the sense of smell and nursing. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(2), 320-323. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200023