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Analysis of Nursing Care for the Elderly Using Benson Relaxation Therapy to Lower Blood Pressure Mifta Rilli Adzkia Adzkia; Siska Mayang Sari; Abdurrahman Hamid; Yumiati
Journal of Health Empowerment and Interprofessional Practice Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Forthcoming Issue May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/jheip.v2i2.77

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Hypertension is a condition in which a person experiences an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure beyond normal limits. One of the main problems with hypertension is the increase in blood pressure. In Indonesia, the prevalence of hypertension reaches 25%, increasing sharply in the elderly: 45.3% (45-54 years), 55.2% (55-64 years), 63.2% (65-74 years), and 69.5% (75+ years). In 2024, at the Khusnul Khotimah Social Services Unit, out of 90 elderly people, 46 people experienced hypertension as the number one disease. Non-pharmacological blood pressure management can be done by applying Benson relaxation therapy. This scientific paper aims to analyze nursing care for Mrs. N and Mr. H and evaluate the application of Benson relaxation therapy in reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension at the Husnul Khotimah Social Services Unit, Riau Province Social Services correctly, appropriately and in accordance with professional nursing standards. This application uses a one-group pretest-posttest design with 2 subjects. The research instrument uses an observation sheet. The intervention was administered from November 29 to December 1, 2025. This intervention was carried out for 15 minutes for 3 consecutive days, morning and afternoon. The results of blood pressure for 3 days with an average systolic value before therapy was 148.75 and a diastolic value of 94.17 after therapy, the average systolic value was 144.33 and a diastolic value of 90.75. Meanwhile, the average decrease in blood pressure for 3 days was a systolic of 4.42 and a diastolic of 3.42. The results of Benson relaxation therapy have been proven to reduce blood pressure. It is hoped that this scientific paper report can be used as a guide in providing nursing care, especially the application of Benson relaxation interventions.
Analysis of Nursing Care for the Elderly with the Application of Warm Cinnamon Compress Therapy to Reduce Pain in Gout Arthritis Annisa Miftahul Rizqa; Siska Mayang Sari; Eka Wisanti; Yumiati
Journal of Health Empowerment and Interprofessional Practice Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Forthcoming Issue May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/jheip.v2i2.79

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Elderly individuals are individuals aged 60 years and above and are susceptible to various health problems, one of which is gout arthritis, a metabolic disorder caused by excess uric acid buildup that causes joint pain. Pain experienced by the elderly can interfere with comfort and daily activities, so appropriate nursing interventions are needed, including non-pharmacological approaches. This scientific paper aims to analyze nursing care for Mrs. M and Mr. A and evaluate the application of cinnamon warm compress therapy in reducing gout arthritis pain in the elderly at the UPT PSTW Husnul Khotimah, Riau Provincial Social Service, according to professional nursing standards. The method used is a one-group pretest-posttest design with two subjects. The instrument used is a pain scale observation sheet. The cinnamon warm compress intervention was given for 15 minutes every day at 14.00–15.00 WIB during the period of November 29 to December 5, 2025. The results showed that the average pain scale before the intervention was 4.8 and after the intervention decreased to 3, with an average pain reduction of 1.7 for seven days. It was concluded that cinnamon warm compress therapy was effective in reducing gout arthritis pain and can be recommended as a non-pharmacological intervention in nursing care for the elderly with routine pain monitoring.
Analysis Of Nursing Care With The Implementation Of Reminiscence Therapy To Improve Cognitive Function In Elderly At Upt Pstw Husnul Khotimah, Riau Province Sarah Saryanti; Siska Mayang Sari
Journal of Health Empowerment and Interprofessional Practice Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Forthcoming Issue May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/jheip.v2i2.87

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Background of study: Cognitive decline is common among older adults and affects memory, thinking, and communication, which can reduce quality of life. One nonpharmacological intervention that nurses can apply is reminiscence therapy, which encourages older adults to recall meaningful past experiences to stimulate cognitive activity and improve psychological well-being.Aims and scope of paper: This scientific paper aims to analyze nursing care and evaluate the application of reminiscence therapy in improving cognitive function among older adults at UPT PSTW Husnul Khotimah, Riau Province.Methods: The method used was a one-group pretest–posttest design with two older adults as subjects, using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) before and after the intervention. The therapy was conducted for three consecutive days with a total of twelve sessions.Result: The results showed an increase in MMSE scores from a range of 12–19 to 14–21.Conclusion: Reminiscence therapy is effective and should be applied continuously in elderly nursing care.