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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUE AND SLOW DEEP BREATHING ON SLEEP QUALITY IN POST-CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS Khusniyati, Nia; Herawati, Tuti; Amelia, Amelia; Dyaningtyas, Hermin Esti
INDONESIAN NURSING JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND CLINIC (INJEC) Vol 10, No 1 (2025): INJEC
Publisher : Asosiasi Institusi Pendidikan Ners Indonesia (AIPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24990/injec.v20i1.821

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Introduction: Patients recovering from cardiac surgery often experience pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. The Benson Relaxation Technique, a muscle relaxation method that influences the hypothalamus and reduces sympathetic and parasympathetic activity, has shown positive effects on respiratory function, heart rate, and cardiac workload, ultimately promoting better sleep quality.The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Benson Relaxation Technique combined with slow deep breathing exercises in improving sleep quality among patients following cardiac surgery.Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 50 post-cardiac surgery patients, divided into two groups: 25 in the intervention group and 25 in the control group. The intervention group practiced the Benson Relaxation Technique combined with slow deep breathing exercises, performed three times. Sleep quality was assessed using the GSQS (Groningen Sleep Quality Scale) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test with SPSS software.Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant improvement in sleep quality in the intervention group, with a p-value of 0.001. The independent t-test yielded a p-value of 0.002 and a mean difference of 0.960 between the intervention and control groups, indicating a meaningful effect of the relaxation technique on sleep quality.Conclusion: The Benson Relaxation Technique combined with slow deep breathing is effective in improving sleep quality among post-cardiac surgery patients. This non-pharmacological intervention can be recommended as a supportive therapy during recovery to enhance patient well-being and accelerate healing.
PELATIHAN TEKNIK RELAKSASI BENSON DALAM UPAYA MENGATASI SULIT TIDUR PASKA OPERASI BEDAH JANTUNG Khusniyati, Nia; Herawati, Tuti; Amelia, Amelia; Dyaningtyas, Hermin Esti; Roni, Yunisman; Sartika, Dewi
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Volume 6 No. 1 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v6i1.41447

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Pasien pasca-bedah jantung sering mengalami keluhan seperti nyeri, kecemasan, dan kesulitan tidur, yang dapat memengaruhi pengobatan, proses penyembuhan, dan kualitas hidup mereka. Tidur yang berkualitas membantu menjaga keseimbangan sistem endokrin dan kekebalan tubuh. Teknik Relaksasi Benson, yang terkenal sebagai salah satu teknik relaksasi otot, berfungsi dengan mengatur hipotalamus, mengurangi rangsangan simpatis dan parasimpatis, serta efektif dalam meningkatkan fungsi pernapasan, denyut nadi, dan beban kerja jantung, sehingga memperbaiki kualitas tidur.. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelatihan teknik relaksasi benson terhadap pasien paska bedah jantung, dengan teknik pelaksanaan terdiri dari tahap I: sharing materi 1 kali pertemuan kepada pasien paska bedah jantung dan tahap II berupa kegiatan pelatihan kepada pasien paska bedah jantung yang terdiri dari pemberian pengetahuan dan simulasi keterampilan 2 kali pertemuan. Dampak yang dihasilkan adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan pasien paska bedah jantung tentang teknik relaksasi benson sehinga skor pengetahuan perihal kualitas tidur meningkat dan meningkatnya keterampilan pasien paska bedah jantung yang semula tidak terampil menjadi terampil dalam melakukan teknik relaksasi benson. PasienĀ  sudah mampu melakukan teknik relaksasi benson dan mempraktekkan secara mandiri.