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Journal : PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL

The Effect of Finger Grasp Relaxation on Reducing Pain Intensity in Patients Sutiani, Asni Tri; Alamsyah , Mustopa Saepul; Mulyadi, Egi
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PPPM) STIKES Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1070

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of finger grasping relaxation technique on reducing pain intensity in postoperative patients in Arafat Room III RSI Assyifa Sukabumi City. Using a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, this study involved 18 respondents selected through inclusion and exclusion criteria. Finger grasping relaxation technique, a simple non-pharmacological method, was performed to reduce pain by grasping fingers alternately for 3-5 minutes. The results of the analysis showed that the pain level of patients before the intervention was dominated by the moderate pain category (72.2%), while after the intervention the majority of patients experienced mild pain (66.7%). Statistically, there was a significant decrease in patients' pain levels, with a p value <0.05 based on the paired sample t-test. The mean pain level before the intervention was 4.16, decreasing to 3.00 after the intervention, showing a mean difference of 1.16. This study supports the effectiveness of the finger grasp relaxation technique as a supportive therapy to reduce postoperative pain. This technique stimulates the release of endorphins that inhibit pain signals, promote relaxation, and reduce physical and emotional stress. These results are consistent with previous studies showing significant benefits of this technique in reducing pain intensity. In conclusion, finger grasp relaxation is an effective, safe, and easy-to-implement method as a non-pharmacological therapy to help with postoperative pain management, and can be used as an alternative or companion to pharmacological therapy. This study makes a significant contribution to nursing practice, particularly in pain management.
THE EFFECT OF BITTER MELON JUICE ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN JAGAMUKTI VILLAGE, SURADE HEALTH CENTER WORKING AREA Utami, Anniswah; Alamsyah , Azhar Zulkarnain; Mulyadi, Egi
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PPPM) STIKES Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1094

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This study aims to analyze the effect of consuming bitter melon juice on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in Jagamukti Village, Surade Health Center's working area. Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence that requires serious attention. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design, involving 15 respondents selected using cluster sampling. Data were analyzed using parametric statistical tests with a T-test. The results showed that the average systolic blood pressure before the intervention was 151 mmHg, while after the intervention, it decreased to 145 mmHg. Statistically, there was a significant difference with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating that bitter melon juice is effective in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Most respondents were female (60%) aged 46–55 years (66.7%), and the majority worked as housewives (60%). Bitter melon, rich in potassium and possessing diuretic effects, effectively lowers sodium levels in the blood, helping to reduce blood pressure. This study reinforces the potential of bitter melon as a safe and natural non-pharmacological intervention for hypertension. These findings are expected to encourage the use of herbal plants in the management of hypertension.