Hypertension in STEMI provoked reperfusion challenges and being associated with a significantly higher mortality rate. Apart from pharmacological or medical methods, an alternative method that has the potential to help lower blood pressure non-pharmacologically is slow stroke back massage therapy. This study aims to apply nursing care and the effect of slow stroke back massage intervention on r…
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) type 2 is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels due to inadequate insulin production in the body. One of the nursing problems that must be addressed quickly to avoid more serious complications is ineffective peripheral perfusion. Buerger Allen Exercise (BAE) is a therapy that is carried out with various variations of active postural…
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a condition in which blood flow to the heart is suddenly reduced which will cause chest pain (angina). Pain felt by ACS sufferers is often uncontrolled despite pharmacological therapy, so it requires additional therapy or complementary therapy in the form of non-pharmacological therapy that is applied to reduce chest pain, namely by providing heat th…
Background: The fulfillment of the right nutrition is very important to support the growth and development of toddlers properly or optimally. A balanced diet with the composition of the contents of my plate is a reference for people to consume some foods and drinks in a balanced manner. The factor that affects feeding toddlers is the mother's knowledge of the nutritional needs of toddlers. One …
Background: A fracture is a break in the continuity of bone tissue. Fractures in children most often occur due to fall. Usually, children who experience a fracture will feel pain. One of medical treatments that can be used to treat fractures is ORIF operative therapy. Fracture patients after ORIF surgery often complain of pain. One of therapies that can help reduce pain is a combination of deep…
Background: Chest pain is a common symptom of Unstable Angina Pectoris (UAP), which occurs suddenly due to a lack of oxygen supply to the heart's blood vessels. Treatment through medication has been proven effective in controlling chest pain. However, the decline in effect over time due to the drug's half-life may cause recurrent chest pain after 3 hours of administration, requiring additional …
Background: Patients with Carcinoma Mamae (Ca Mamae) who undergo mastectomy often experience acute post-operative pain due to tissue damage and an inflammatory response. Unoptimally managed pain can hinder the healing process, reduce sleep quality,and trigger physiological and emotional stress. Non-pharmacological therapies such as slow deep breathing and lavender aromatherapy have been shown t…
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production. Management of Type 2 DM in hospitals only focuses on pharmacological and dietary therapy, while physical activity is still not optimized. One of the physical activities that can be done in Type 2 DM patients is progressive muscle relaxat…
Introduction: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease due to immune system disorders, the body loses the ability to distinguish between self and nonself which is characterized by excessive production of antibodies against body tissues causing inflammation throughout the body. Patients with SLE will experience symptoms of aches and pains, joint pain, especially in the extremi…
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in Indonesia. Cervical cancer is most often found when it is already in the invasive, advanced, or even terminal stages with the main complaint being pain caused by tumor infiltration. Continuous pain can affect daily activities and the quality of life of cervical cancer patients. One of the non-pharmacological pain treatments…
Background: Laparotomy is a surgical procedure by making an incision in the abdominal lining so that there is tissue damage which will cause post-surgical pain. Pain can cause discomfort and problems that will interfere with physiological responses thereby impacting the healing process during post-operative laparotomy care. One non-pharmacological therapy that can help control pain is finger-gr…
The commones problem in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an excess fluid volume whichwill cause patients to suffer edema in the limbs. The edema in CKD patients occurs due to thelower albumin levels which can increase osmotic pressure in the tissues around thecapillaries. Applicable interventions to overcome hypervolemia nursing problems are acombination therapy ofankle pump and 30° leg elevati…
Introduction : As we age, a person's health condition can decline in which it makes him/her, vulnerable to various degenerative diseases such as hypertension. Management of hypertension can be carried out through pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. One of the non-pharmacological techniques is finger grasp relaxation therapy. Objective : To apply finger grip relaxation therapy in…
Background: Hypertension is a serious health problem because its presence is often unawareand can continue to get worse until it reaches a level that threatens the life of the sufferer. Every year hypertension cases in the world and even in Indonesia continue to increase.Uncontrolled high blood pressure will cause various complications such as heart failure,stroke, visual impairment, and chroni…
Background: Caesarean section can cause pain in the incision area caused by disruption of physical mobility and fulfilment of basic needs. One non-pharmacological therapy that can be used to reduce pain in post-caesarean section patients is to carry out early mobilization therapy. Objective: To implement early mobilization therapy to reduce the pain scale in post caesarean section women. Method…
Pregnancy for a woman can be a joyful experience, but it can also cause anxiety due to the potential risks of complications for both the mother and the fetus. One nursing intervention that can be applied to reduce anxiety in third-trimester pregnant women is the Benson relaxation technique. This study aims to apply nursing care by implementing Benson relaxation to reduce anxiety levels in third…
Fatigue is one of the most disturbing symptoms and reported to occur in 50-92% of SLE patients. Fatigue experienced by SLE children can affect the child's ability to do activities and reduce qualify of life. One of the physical activities proven to reduce fatigue is progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is easy to perform, affordable, noninvasive and side-effect-free. Thi…
Background: Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can negatively impact a person's ability to think, communicate, see, understand, and express emotions. One of the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia is hallucinations. The type of hallucinations that many clients with schizophrenia suffer from is auditory hallucinations. As a result of untreated hallucinations, unwanted things can arise such a…
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition characterized by an increase in blood pressure that can cause problems in several organs, such as the brain experiencing cerebrovascular disorders. Cerebrovascular diseases encompass all disorders where an area of the brain is affected temporarily or permanently by ischemia or bleeding, and one or more blood vessels in the brain ar…
Background: Respiratory disorders in children are an issue that must be addressed as they have a major impact on a child's development and health in the long run. Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Pneumonia are diseases that often affect children. One of the symptoms that appear is shortness of breath. Shortness of breath that occurs in toddlers can be caused by secret buildup, inability to remove sec…
Introduction: Respiratory Distress Syndrome is an acute lung disease caused by surfactant deficiency in the body of a baby with a short gestation period. The symptoms of RDS include shortness of breath, respiratory rate > 60 times per minute, and decreased oxygen saturation. Oxygen saturation is an indicator that shows the baby's oxygen adequacy. Low oxygen saturation values can indicate a lack…
Introduction: The ineffective expulsion of sputum can lead to the accumulation of secretions in the airways, resulting in ineffective airway clearance and impaired respiratory function. Management of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with airway clearance problems aims to clear the airways and prevent complications caused by inadequate oxygen supply. Properly performed effective coughing can opti…
Objective: The main effect of Gout Arthritis in the elderly is long-lasting joint pain and if not treated properly and quickly will cause progressive joint damage, deformity, disability, and death. One of the non-pharmacological therapies used is complementary therapy in the form of ergonomic gymnastics. Method: The research method is qualitative with a case study approach to three elderly clie…
Background: Work accidents or work-related accidents are unplanned and uncontrolled events resulting from an action or reaction of an object, material, person, or radiation that results in physical injury or other possible consequences. Physical injury that occurs to the patient causes pain in the patient. Hand massage is a massage that involves applying gentle pressure to the back of the hand …
Background: The puerperium, which lasts for 6 weeks after delivery, is a crucial period for mothers especially for those who underwent section cesarea (SC) delivery. Many postpartum mothers experience insufficient breast milk production hindering the breastfeeding process. One intervention that can be carried out to stimulate these hormones is oxytocin massage. Objective: To apply oxytocin mass…
Introduction : The family is the smallest unit of society that is interconnected, in the family there are elderly people who often experience disorders of the aging process, one of which is joint disorders, especially gouty arthritis. As for the levels of uric acid in the blood that are too high, the body cannot process them properly, so uric acid crystals will form which accumulate in the join…
Mental disorders are a condition in which a person's psychological condition is disturbed which has an impact on changes in person’s behavior, language, and thoughts. One form of mental disorder that is commonly found is the risk of violent behavior. The risk of violent behavior is a person's behavior that shows that he can harm himself or others or the environment, either physically, emotion…
Chronic pain in untreated ovarian cancer patients affected quality of life, led to psychological disturbances, physical issues, and caused discomfort. The finger hold relaxation technique helped ovarian cancer patients cope with pain, as this technique provided a sense of comfort that helped free mental and physical conditions, thereby increasing tolerance to pain. The purpose of this scientifi…
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is characterized by a gradual and chronic decline in kidney function. One of the major complications of CKD is hypervolemia, which is fluid retention that leads to edema, worsening the patient's condition and increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. One of the effective nursing interventions to reduce the degree of edema in CKD patients with …
Introduction: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacteria that is the main cause of infectious disease, namely pulmonary tuberculosis. One of the impacts that pulmonary tuberculosis will cause is shortness of breath, so nursing action is needed to overcome this problem. The action given is in the form of a collaboration of providing analgesics combined with providing non-pharmacological therapy, o…