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Pemberian Aromaterapi Peppermint terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Pasien Post Operasi: Studi Kasus Munika Pandu Srijaya; Arina Maliya
Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): Agustus 2025, Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional
Publisher : Global Health Science Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/jppp.v7i4.7

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Nyeri pasca operasi merupakan masalah utama yang sering dialami pasien dan dapat memengaruhi proses penyembuhan serta kualitas hidup. Penggunaan analgesik farmakologis memiliki keterbatasan dan risiko efek samping, sehingga diperlukan alternatif non-farmakologis seperti aromaterapi peppermint. Mengetahui efektivitas aromaterapi peppermint dalam menurunkan skala nyeri pada pasien post operasi di Bangsal Sakura Rumah Sakit Indriati Solo Baru. Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan melakukan penerapan Evidance Based Nursing pada pasien post operasi dengan intervensi aromaterapi peppermint. Aromaterapi diletakkan di meja pasien selama dua hari. Tingkat nyeri diukur sebelum dan sesudah terapi menggunakan Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pada lima subjek tanpa kelompok pembanding. Sebelum intervensi, seluruh subjek berada pada skala nyeri sedang (skor 5-6). Setelah pemberian aromaterapi peppermint, terjadi penurunan skala nyeri menjadi ringan dan sedang pada seluruh subjek. Pasien juga melaporkan perasaan lebih rileks dan nyaman. Aromaterapi peppermint efektif menurunkan skala nyeri dan memberikan efek relaksasi pada pasien post operasi, serta mudah diaplikasikan sebagai intervensi non-farmakologis dalam manajemen nyeri.
Relationship between Knowledge Hypertension Complications and Medication Adherence among Elderly with Comorbidities Anisa Anggraeni; Arina Maliya
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v8i3.1165

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Hypertension continues as a distinct global health issue and is associated with the risk of developing multiple complications, as well as premature death. The high prevalence of hypertension at the global and national level, as well as low awareness and poor control in elderly patients with comorbidities typifies a major challenge to hypertension control. Knowledge on the complications of hypertension is assumed to significantly contribute to medication adherence behavior. This research was conducted with the purpose of investigating the correlation between knowledge level on complications caused by hypertension and medication adherence behavior in hypertensive patients who have comorbidities at Kartasura Health Center. Study Design This is a quantitative study with correlational design method and cross-sectional approach. The sample of this study was 70 respondents taken with total sampling technique. Data collection was done with a questionnaire measuring knowledge of hypertension complications using the Guttman scale (15-items) and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8) to measure the medication adherence. The results of the validity and reliability tests indicated that the hypertension complication knowledge questionnaire demonstrated a validity coefficient of r = 0.349 and a reliability coefficient of 0.70812, indicating that the instrument was valid and reliable. Meanwhile, the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8) showed a validity value of p = 0.5 and a reliability coefficient of 0.83, confirming that the instrument was valid and highly reliable for measuring medication adherence. Analyses were completed with univariate and bivariate analysis, and the use of a Spearman rank correlation test (significance level was set at α = 0.05).Among the respondents, majority of them had a good level of knowledge on complications associated with hypertension (47.14%) and over half of them also had a low medication adherence rate (54.29%). A strong and statistically significant positive relationship between the knowledge level of hypertension complications and drug adherence were found according to the Spearman's rank correlation test (ρ = 0.680, p = 0.001). The more knowledge the subjects had, the more tended to be adherence to antihypertensive medications. The level of knowledge about complications in hypertension showed a strong association with drug adherence among elderly patients with comorbidities.
Inhaled Lavender Aromatherapy for Preoperative Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Gita Al-Fauzia Salsabilla; Arina Maliya
Jurnal Keperawatan Komprehensif (Comprehensive Nursing Journal) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): JURNAL KEPERAWATAN KOMPREHENSIF (COMPREHENSIVE NURSING JOURNAL)
Publisher : STIKep PPNI Jawa Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33755/jkk.v12i2.1008

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Background: Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing surgery and may adversely affect perioperative outcomes, including hemodynamic instability, increased anesthetic requirements, and delayed recovery. Lavender aromatherapy has been widely used as a complementary non-pharmacological intervention; however, its effectiveness in preoperative care remains variably reported across studies. Objective: This review aimed to synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of inhaled lavender aromatherapy in reducing preoperative anxiety among adult surgical patients. Methods: A structured review of RCTs was conducted using Scopus, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. Studies published within the last 10 years were searched using combinations of terms related to lavender aromatherapy, inhalation, and preoperative anxiety. Eligibility criteria were defined using the PICOS framework. After duplicate removal, title and abstract screening, and full-text assessment, 11 RCTs were included in the final qualitative synthesis. Due to heterogeneity in surgical populations, intervention protocols, comparators, and anxiety measurement tools, findings were synthesized narratively. Results: Eleven RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Most studies reported reductions in preoperative anxiety following inhaled lavender aromatherapy compared with standard care, no-aroma control, or placebo. Several trials also reported additional benefits, such as improved hemodynamic parameters, reduced cortisol levels, and lower anesthetic requirements. However, the findings were not entirely consistent, as some studies found lavender to be comparable to other non-pharmacological interventions or not significantly different from placebo. Conclusion: Inhaled lavender aromatherapy appears to be a promising complementary intervention for reducing preoperative anxiety in adult surgical patients. Nevertheless, the evidence remains heterogeneous, and effectiveness may vary according to clinical context, comparator type, and intervention protocol. Further high-quality trials using standardized administration methods and outcome measures are needed to clarify its clinical role.
Co-Authors Afifah Dian Sari Afifah Nur Fitri Widyasari Afrischa Yusti Nabrita Ailani, Choirida Aini, Nisrina Nur Aldiansa, Prima Alfajri, Asri Alfia Dyah Permata Alfina Rahmadani Alin Ikmalia Amalia Siti Choirun Nisa Anisa Anggraeni Anisah, Isnaini Nur Apriyani Yesika Arsyifa Inneza Hermoko Ary Mulyantini Astari, Rizki Yulida Ayunarwanti, Rizkya Aziz, Rafida Azzarine Hascahyo Bella Carissa Beti Kristinawati Burhanudin Ashar Dawaishafa Diva Nurani Dewi, Aulia Kusuma Dhamayanti, Meta Saskia Rina Dian Setyawan Dimas Ria Angga Pribadi Dinita, Fera Alfina Dyan Kurniasari Dyan Kurniasari Dyan Kurniasari Ekky Puspita Sonia Endang Zulaicha S Endang Zulaicha Susilaningsih Erwanindyasari, Risma Nuril Etik Rositasari Fakhrana, Dina Fara Nabila Febi Kusuma Nugraha Fina Mahardini Firman Faradisi Frisca Uly Mufattichah Gita Al-Fauzia Salsabilla Hariyanto, Cechilya Anindhita Hasanudin, Muh Hasna Fadhilah Qotrunnada Hastuti, Ema Aprilia Setya Herminingrum, Ika Yuniar Hunain Suci Kamila Iffada, Salsabillah Ansafa Ika Yuniar Herminingrum Indri Erwhani Isnaini Nur Anisah Kartinah Khusnul Rohadi, Dickta Annafi Kristini, Puji Kunoviana, Rizkiyah Diyan Kurniasari, Dyan Laksono Trisnantoro Lina Wati Nur Azizah Lutfa, Umi Mahardini, Fina Mahrunnisa Syahratudar Maharani Maymona Rizqi Hardani Meliana Fitria Salichah Meliana Fitria Salichah Muh Hasanudin Muhammad Ahsan Muhammad Luqman Prihananda Munika Pandu Srijaya Musa Bangkit Alfaruq Nadia Widyasari Nasichah, Siti Nur Alfiyatin Ni'mah Mufidah Nisrina Nur Aini Novita Sabila Nuriyatul Fitriyah Oktavika Maharani, Arlin Okti Sri Purwanti Pangarsi, Siti Perdana, Revansia Missi Poncorini, Eti Puji Kristini Puji Kristini Purnama, Arif Putra Rahmawati, Ellyza Regitasari, Dhesy Hamdan Lafaiz Revansia Missi Perdana Rina Sari Dewi Setyaningsih Riska Rosita Rizki Yulida Astari Rizkya Ayunarwanti Rizkya, Titania Nur Rosida Nur Aisah Safaniah, Zuhro Muyassarotus Setyaningsih, Rina Sari Dewi Siti Nur Fatimah Siti Nur Fatimah Sri Mulyani SRI RAHAYU Srijaya, Munika Pandu Sudariyekti, Arian Wirani Sukamto, Ika Sumiyarsi Sulastri Sulastri - Sutoyo, Ronggo Adi Syafriati, Ani Umi Lutfa Uswatun Hasanah Vandika, Danuartha Vinami Yulian Widiastuti, Sinta Tri Wita Oktaviana Wuriani, Wuriani Yossina Vatanjani Yusuf, Nadya Putri Berliana Fatati