Antigen: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat dan Ilmu Gizi
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): February: Antigen : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat dan Ilmu Gizi

Studi Kasus : Penerapan Evidence Based Nursing Foot Massage terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Akut pada Pasien Post Sectio Caesarea

Ika Nur Azizah (Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika)
Endah Sari Purbaningsih (Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika)
Erida Fadila (Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Mahardika)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: Pain is a common problem among post-cesarean section patients due to surgical tissue trauma, which can hinder mobilization and recovery. Foot massage is one of the nonpharmacological interventions that can help reduce pain. Objective: To determine the application of Evidence-Based Nursing through foot massage therapy for acute pain in post-cesarean section patients. Methods: A case study involving five post-cesarean section patients, with pain measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after a foot massage intervention lasting approximately 15 minutes. Results: All patients experienced a reduction in pain from a range of 5–7 to 2–4 following the intervention. Patients also appeared more relaxed and comfortable. Implications: Foot massage is effective in reducing acute pain in post-cesarean section patients and can be used as a nonpharmacological intervention in nursing care. This intervention also has the potential to enhance patient comfort, support the recovery process, accelerate early mobilization, and serve as a safe complementary therapy that is easy for nurses to implement.

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Antigen

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Health Professions Public Health

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