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Journal : Lentera Perawat

Application of progressive muscle relaxation therapy to reduce anxiety in clients with hypertension: A case study Fitria, Lailatul; Dewi, Erti Ikhtiarini; Deviantony, Fitrio; Kusumaningsih, Amalia
Lentera Perawat Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): October - Desember
Publisher : STIKes Al-Ma'arif Baturaja

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/lp.v6i4.562

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is frequently associated with psychological disorders, particularly anxiety, which may worsen physiological responses and lead to decreased quality of life. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a non-pharmacological intervention proven to reduce anxiety and enhance psychological and physiological stability among clients with chronic diseases. Objective: This case study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PMR therapy in reducing anxiety levels in a hypertensive client. Methods: A single-case study design using a nursing care approach was implemented on a client diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension and moderate anxiety based on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). PMR therapy was performed once daily for five consecutive days, supported by assessments through interviews, observation, vital sign monitoring, and HARS evaluation. Results: The client demonstrated a decrease in anxiety level from moderate (HARS score: 17) to mild (HARS score: 13) after five therapy sessions. Additional improvements were noted in sleep duration, perceived relaxation, and blood pressure stability. The client became able to independently perform PMR beginning on day three. Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy demonstrated a positive impact on reducing anxiety among hypertensive clients when practiced consistently and systematically. PMR may be recommended as a complementary nursing intervention in community settings to improve psychological well-being and prevent hypertension-related complications. Further studies using larger sample sizes are recommended to strengthen generalizability.
Co-Authors Achir Yani S. Hamid Adela Qiyas Aulawi Adhelia Reisa Zalsabilla Adista Nur Alifa Aditya Kusuma Wardana Afrize Rosalia Ahmad Muizzulhafiidh Ahmad, Intan Faradela Alfia Andriyani Alfid Tri Afandi Alifia Marcheilla Yulfansha Amadea Yollanda Amalia Kusumaningsih Amalia Kusumaningsih Amalia Kusumaningsih Ami Allaili Aura Najwa Salasabila Azizah, Lia Bafidz Arifahmi Bachtiyar Bela Puspita Sari Devi Chintya Ayu Palupi Dini Kurniawati Dita Dityas Hariyanto Dodi Wijaya Emi Wuri Wuriyaningsih Emi Wuri Wuryaningsih Endah Luthfiana Sari Enggal Hadi K Enggal Hadi Kurniyawan Erlando, Robby Prihadi Aulia Febrianty, Dyta Febrinia Mutiara Fiska Feno Aureola Maharani Ferdiana Sari Tidar Feri Ekaprasetia Firnanda, Dhea FITRI NURCAHYANI Fitria, Halena Laila Fitria, Lailatul Fitrio Deviantony Geldine Raudina Freshta Delendra Hadi, Enggal Hafan Sutawardana, Jon Hamzah, Rizqi Bachtiar Hanny Rasni Indra Stiawan Juwita Puspita Rini Saputri Kushariyadi Kusumaningsih, Amalia Lantin Sulistiyorini, Lantin Laras Ati, Niken Asih Latifa Aini Susumaningrum Latifa Aini Susumaningrum Lie Liana Fuadiati Luh Putu Ratna Sundari Muhammad Anshori Rizqi Putra Mulia Hakam Mustikasari, Novia Narulia Sari Noviyanti Fernandy Noviyanti Noviyanti Nur Aini Nur Widayati Nurfika Asmaningrum nuriyah halida Oktaviana Dwi Kartikasari Peni Perdani Juliningrum, Peni Perdani Permatasari, Vio Nadya Ragil Deshinta Ratna Sari Hardiani Regita Sari Dwi Cahyani Resita Ovina Intiyaskanti Rismawan Adi Yunanto Rista Dwi Pratiwi Rommiyatun Zainiyah Rondhianto Rondhianto Santoso, Sofi Fitriyah Sari Mulia Ningrum Sekar Ayu Widowati Siti Hotijah Tantut Susanto Vania Putri Widiagma Wahyu Elok Pambudi Wantiyah Wantiyah Widiyantari, Ni Made Galuh Windi Noviani Yeni Fitria Yunita Eka Ratnasari Yunus Nur Zakarya Zulfa Makhatul Ilmi