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Edukasi Manfaat Aromaterapi terhadap Insomnia pada Lansia Lia Effi Noviri; Yuniati Yuniati
Transformasi Masyarakat : Jurnal Inovasi Sosial dan Pengabdian Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Januari: Transformasi Masyarakat : Jurnal Inovasi Sosial dan Pengabdian
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62383/transformasi.v2i1.1220

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Sleep disorders or insomnia refer to a condition where individuals struggle to achieve adequate sleep in terms of both quality and quantity. Insomnia sufferers often experience fatigue and drowsiness throughout the day due to a lack of optimal rest. Based on its duration, insomnia is classified into acute insomnia, lasting less than four weeks, and chronic insomnia, which persists for more than four weeks. One non-pharmacological approach to managing this issue is relaxation therapy, including the use of aromatherapy, which promotes a calming effect through pleasant scents. This community service program aims to provide awareness about the benefits of aromatherapy in managing insomnia. The methods used include health education, discussions, and Q&A sessions with participants. The target audience consisted of 12 elderly individuals experiencing sleep disturbances. The evaluation results indicated a significant improvement in participants' knowledge after the session, with 91.7% demonstrating a good understanding, while 8.3% had a moderate understanding of aromatherapy’s benefits. These findings suggest that educating the elderly on the use of aromatherapy for insomnia management positively impacts their awareness of relaxation therapy’s role in improving sleep quality. It is hoped that this method can be continuously promoted as an effective natural alternative to address sleep disorders.
Aromaterapi Sebagai Intervensi Non-Farmakologis Untuk Insomnia Pada Lansia: Studi di Rumah Sakit Mitra Medika Tanjung Mulia Lia Effi Noviri; Yuniati Yuniati
Jurnal Kesehatan Amanah Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Kesehatan Amanah
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/jka.v8i1.732

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As individuals age, physiological changes and cognitive patterns can affect sleep quality, often leading to insomnia in older adults. This condition impacts quality of life and can be managed through pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. One proven non-pharmacological method is aromatherapy, which stimulates the nervous system to induce a relaxing effect. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing insomnia among older adults, using a quasi-experimental design with a pre- and post-test approach without a control group. The sample consisted of 30 elderly patients at Mitra Medika Tanjung Mulia Hospital. Data analysis revealed a significant difference (p = 0.001) before and after the intervention, confirming that aromatherapy effectively improves sleep quality in older adults. Therefore, this therapy can serve as an alternative method for managing insomnia in this age group.
Edukasi Penerapan Teknik Akupresur Dalam Penatalaksanaan Penyakit Hipertensi Pada Lansia di Desa Padang Brahrang Binjai Muharani Syaftriani, Afina; Yustisia Maharani Putri; Lia Effi Noviri
Media Pengabdian Kesehatan Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY
Publisher : Kabar Gizi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62358/bnxns497

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Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit gangguan kardiovaskuler dan menjadi masalah kesehatan penyakit tidak menular atau biasa disebut silent killer. Sebagai penyakit silent killer, maka diperlukan deteksi dini dan penatalaksanaan hipertensi. Penatalaksanaan hipertensi dapat dilakukan secara farmakologis dan nonfarmakologis. Akupresur menjadi salah satu penatalaksanaan non-farmakologis pada kasus hipertensi. Akupresur menjadi salah satu terapi komplementer yang ikut berperan dalam pengontrolan hipertensi dan terbukti efektif dalam mengontrol tekanan darah. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan Edukasi Penerapan Teknik Akupresur Dalam Penatalaksanaan Penyakit Hipertensi Pada Lansia di Desa Padang Brahrang Binjai. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah dengan memberikan edukasi melalui ceramah dan memberikan leaflet berisi materi edukasi di Desa Padang Brahrang Binjai. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat ini memberikan dampak positif bagi pihak-pihak yang terlibat, khususnya bagi lansia. Program ini memberikan kesempatan para lansia untuk dapat mengetahui pengetahuan tentang penyakit hipertensi dan bagaimana pengontrolan penyakit hipertensi dengan teknik akupresur sebagai salah satu keperawatan komplementer. Disarankan bagi lansia di Desa Padang Brahrang Binjai untuk selalu menjaga pola hidup sehat seperti konsumsi nutrisi yang cukup serta membiasakan untuk menjaga pola aktivitas latihan yang rutin seperti rajin berolah raga.