Open Access Health Scientific Journal
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): August 2024

Effectiveness of Psychodrama Model Group Activity Therapy on Anxiety Levels in The Elderly

Saifulah, Dedi (Unknown)
Rellyta, Nova (Unknown)
Saputro, Heri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2024

Abstract

Background: Psychodrama Model Group Activity Therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves the use of dramatic roles in a group so that individuals can feel some relief. Elderly people often feel anxious because they experience changes due to the aging process. This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of psychodrama model group activity therapy on anxiety levels in the elderly at UPT PSTW Tulungagung.Method: This research uses a pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest type. With purposive sampling technique, a sample of 30 respondents was obtained. Using the Geriatric Anxiety Scale questionnaire instrument. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon statistical test.Results: The results of the research from 30 respondents after carrying out psychodrama model activity therapy showed that there were 2 (6.7%) respondents with severe anxiety, 16 (53.3%) respondents with moderate anxiety, 10 (33.3%) respondents with mild anxiety, and the elderly who did not experience anxiety were 2 (6.7%) respondents. Analysis of the Wilcoxon statistical test showed that the "output" test statistics" results were known to be asymp.sig (2-talled) or the p value was 0.000. Because the value of 0.000 is smaller than <0.05, it can be concluded that the "hypothesis is accepted" which means the provision of therapy Psychodrama model group activities have an influence in reducing anxiety levels in the elderly at UPT PSTW Tulungagung.Conclusion: Anxiety can not only be treated with pharmacological therapy but can also be treated using non-pharmacological therapy. One effective intervention in alleviating anxiety is psychodrama model group activity therapy.

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oahsj

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Dentistry Health Professions Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Open Access Health Scientific Journal (OAHSJ) is an international open access journal (e-journal) which publishes the scientific works for health practitioners and researchers. The focus and scopes of the journal include Nursing, Public Health, Medical Science, Pharmacist, Nutritionist, Health ...