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The Effectiveness of Dhikr Therapy as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention to Reduce Anxiety in the Elderly: Literature Review Widyastuti, Dwi; Safrudin, Bachtiar; Nastangin, Fajar; Faramitha, Dyah; Wardani, Alia; Sari, Safitri Indriyani; Yuwanda, Ridwan Maalik; Ulandari, Ikalia; Priskyani , ⁠Wanda; Syahputri, Imellia Harmoni; Aini, Aliyah Nur; Purwandy, ⁠M. Ananta Tri
INDOGENIUS Vol 5 No 1 (2026): INDOGENIUS
Publisher : Department of Publication of Inspirasi Elburhani Foundation Desa. Pamokolan, Kecamatan Cihaurbeuti, Kabupaten Ciamis, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/igj.v5i1.902

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Background & Objective: Anxiety is one of the most common psychological problems experienced by the elderly, influenced by physical decline, chronic illness, and reduced social support. Spiritual interventions, such as  dhikr  therapy,  are  increasingly  considered  as complementary strategies to improve psychological well-being. This study aims to systematically review the effectiveness of dhikr therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention in reducing anxiety among the elderly. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA approach. Articles were searched through Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Publish or Perish with the keywords “dzikir therapy,” “elderly,” and “anxiety reduction.” Inclusion criteria were journal articles in English or Indonesian, published in the last five years, with clear methodology. Fourteen studies were included in the analysis. Result: Most studies employed quasi-experimental and pre–posttest designs with samples ranging from 10 to 50 elderly participants. The findings consistently demonstrated that dhikr therapy effectively reduced anxiety levels, improved psychological well-being, self-esteem, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. In addition, dhikr therapy contributed to better blood pressure control and reduced depression in elderly with comorbid conditions. Conclusion: Dhikr therapy is an effective, simple, and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety and enhance mental health among the elderly. Further studies with larger sample sizes, randomized controlled designs, and physiological measurements are recommended to strengthen the evidence base.
The Application of Meditation/Mindfulness Therapy for Stress and Insomnia in the Elderly: A Literature Review Safrudin, Bachtiar; Widyastuti, Dwi; Anata, Agil; Almadaniyah, Hanun; Azzahrah, Sekar Putri; Amanda, Devi Clarisa; Nurjanah, Nurjanah; Khalizah, Nur; Putri, Anisa Duwi; Safitri, Dwi Amelia; Sadien, Rayshifa; Anggreini, Niken
INDOGENIUS Vol 5 No 1 (2026): INDOGENIUS
Publisher : Department of Publication of Inspirasi Elburhani Foundation Desa. Pamokolan, Kecamatan Cihaurbeuti, Kabupaten Ciamis, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/igj.v5i1.910

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Background & Objective: Older adults often experience psychological and physiological changes that lead to stress and sleep disorders such as insomnia. Mindfulness and meditation therapy have been widely applied as non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety among elderly populations. This literature review aims to analyze and synthesize evidence from Indonesian studies regarding the effectiveness of meditation and mindfulness therapy in reducing stress and insomnia in older adults. Method: A literature review was conducted using Google Scholar, Garuda, and Neliti databases for Indonesian studies published from 2019–2025. Eighteen eligible articles were analyzed, including three local studies by Bachtiar Safrudin focusing on yoga, physical activity, and elderly exercise as relaxation interventions. Result: Most studies demonstrated that meditation and mindfulness significantly reduce stress and improve sleep quality in the elderly. Local findings also supported these effects through yoga and relaxation exercises. Conclusion: Meditation and mindfulness are effective, simple, and safe interventions that can be integrated into community-based nursing programs to enhance elderly mental health.
Co-Authors ., Nabila ., Nursela Abidah, Aqmarina Abu, Inawarah Adila, Lisa Af’idah, Irma Nur Aini, Aliyah Nur Aisyah, Salsabila Noor Aksa, Ahmad Habiburrohman Alberta, Lembunai Tat Alberta Alifa, Fasyadila Nur Almadaniyah, Hanun Amalia, Naya Amalia, Rahma Amalia, Rika Putri Amalia, Risa Putri Amanda, Devi Clarisa Amanda, Melly Amelia Kartika, Sheila Anata Tasya, Mellia Anata, Agil Anggreini, Niken Anggryani, Andi Aprilya Aniqoh, Syafaah Maula Anita Joeliantina Aprilia, Shintya Anugerah Aqilah, Jihan Ardiansyah, Sevia Diva Arifin, Nuri Aprilia Arra, Putri Amanda Aryandi, Abdy Aryandi, Syahrul Arzaaq, Miftahul Atikah, Nur Azzahra Aulia, Arinda Fadilla Rizky Aulia, Ayu Azhar Faridzal, Muhammad Azizah, Wyldha Noor Azriani, Maya Azzahra, Sekar Putri Azzahrah, Sekar Putri Bachtiar Bachtiar D, Nabilah Hana’a darmi, salfia Deviana, Aulia Dumat, Valentino Ardana Eka Rohmawati, Eka Endriyana, Titha Faramitha, Dyah Febriani, Wantasya Handayani, Helda Nur Handayono, Priyo Hapsari, Fika Veny Hardianti, Pani Siti Hibaturrahman, Muhammad Amir Zulfahmi Isnaini ., Isnaini Jannah, Devi Nurul Jujuk Proboningsih, Jujuk Juliana, Ayu Indri Juliani, Evy Hanisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khalizah, Nur Khofifah, Indar Luthfiyanti, Salzabila Ulfa M. Bachtiar Safrudin M. D, Maridi Magvirah, Puja Makmur, Rizqi Fitriyah Maryam Syarah Mardiyah Mika, Rona Milkhatun, Milkhatun Muhammad Fikri N. Nurjanah Nadila, Nadila Nastangin, Fajar Nur Alifa, Fasyadila Nurhidayah . Nurjanah, Neti Nurjannah, Firyal Nurjannah, Misbah Pinky, Rizkia Syalis Praditha, Esa Shafa Pratama, Adinata Vicky Pratama, Fathir Bayu Priskyani , ⁠Wanda Pudji Lestari Purdani, Kartika Setia Purdawati, Purdawati Purwandy, ⁠M. Ananta Tri Putri Anggraeni Putri, Aan Darma Putri, Anisa Duwi Rahmadani, Ferdi Rahmawati, Nadila Rheisya, Salbina Rivanssa, Reffico Rizky, Raninda Anjania Rodiansyah, M. Rodiansyah, Muhammad Rumba, Dhiva Rizdyawati Rumba, Divha Rizdyawati rusdi, romadhona Sadien, Rayshifa Sadri, Khofifah Yuniarsih Safarudin, Bachtiar Safitri Nuraz'mi, Ayuthya Safitri, Dwi Amelia Safitri, Shabrina Safrudin, Bacthiar Safrudin, M. Bachiar Salsabila, Anisa Aulia Sapitri Syam, Tri Wahyu Saradevi, Widly Aji Ayunda Sari, Dewi Nila Sari, Putri Agustina Nila Sari, Safitri Indriyani Setyawati, Richa Cahya Setyowati, Richa Cahya Siti Maisyarah Sri Agustina, Nuraini Syahputri, Imellia Harmoni Syamsuri, M. Abiyarhab Takwin, Vanessa Priscila Tamara, Heni Aulia Ulandari, Ikalia Wardana, Hendi Wardani, Alia Winda Fitriana, Winda Yulianita, Vika Yuwanda, Ridwan Maalik Zahra, Maredita Zeca, Queeneera Adelcia Angelista Zeca, ueeneera Adelcia Angelista