Application of Finger Grasp Relaxation Therapy in Postoperative Hemorrhoidectomy Patients with Acute Pain in The Teratai Room of RSUD Prof. Dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto

Shindy, Shindy Ayuning Prahesti
Indri Heri Susanti

Viva Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan, Kebidanan dan Keperawatan
Vol 17 No 2 (2024)

Background: This study explores the use of finger grasp therapy to relieve pain in post-hemorrhoidectomy patients at RSUD Prof. dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of finger grasping relaxation therapy on acute post-hemorrhoidectomy pain at Prof. Dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto Hospital. Method: this research method uses a descriptive, paper-based approach, sampling using purposive sampling conducted on 1 patient. Data was collected through interviews, physical examination, and observation. Results: There is a decrease in pain from a scale of 6 (moderate) to 3 (mild) in the implementation for 3 days Conclusion: Finger grasping therapy as a non-pharmacological method in reducing post-hemorrhoidectomy pain