The Effect of Olfactory Mental Imagery and Cardiovascular Surgery

"Olfactory mental imagery is the ability to detect an odor in the absence of any odor stimulus.~Participants will be asked to choose their 4 favorite fragrances from 20 different scents (such as rose, lavender scent) determined by the researcher and proven to have positive effects on mind-body therapy. The determined odors will be visualized by the researcher and picture cards measuring 15X12 cm (for example, a card with a rose picture for the rose smell, etc.) will be created. Participants will visualize the smell by looking at the picture cards, so they will be expected to make their breathing exercises more effective. Vagus breathing technique will be combined with olfactory mental imagery."