<![CDATA[A fracture is a break of complete cartilage or continuity of bone. Patients may experience pain sensations even before they are fully conscious as anesthesia wears off, causing postoperative pain to increase. Lemon aromatherapy stimulates the limbic system, increasing endorphins and producing a calming effect. Guided imagery reduces pain by imagining pleasant things. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of lemon aromatherapy combined with guided imagery on pain levels in postoperative fracture patients. Methods: A case study was conducted using a descriptive method design. The therapy used was lemon aromatherapy combined with guided imagery, given to 2 respondents with postoperative clavicle fracture, administered once a day for 2 days, with a duration of 30 minutes per session. Results: After receiving lemon aromatherapy and guided imagery, pain levels in both respondents decreased significantly, from a severe scale before the intervention to a moderate scale after therapy. Conclusions: The combination of lemon aromatherapy and guided imagery was effective in reducing pain in postoperative fracture patients.]]>
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