Indonesian Journal of Community Development
Vol 6, No 1 (2026): Vol 6, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Community Development

Empowering Hemodialysis Patients Through Health Education And Neurographic Art Therapy: A Community-Based Intervention To Reduce Anxiety

Nurdina, Gina (Unknown)
Mareta, Dini (Unknown)
Anggraini, Dian (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Introduction: This community service program aims to support hemodialysis patients in managing anxiety through health education and the implementation of Neurographic Art Therapy. Method: The program was carried out through socialization activities, training in therapeutic drawing techniques, the use of digital media for continuous mentoring, and evaluation of patients’ conditions before and after the intervention. Result:   The program improved patients’ knowledge, coping skills, and independence in managing anxiety, accompanied by a measurable decrease in anxiety levels (average score decreased from 18.09 to 10.28). The program outputs included printed and digital educational modules, video tutorials, and the establishment of a patient community as a sustainability effort. Conclusion:The impact of this community service is reflected in increased emotional calmness, strengthened psychosocial support, and the application of art therapy as a practical non-pharmacological approach in patient assistance services, with the expectation that this therapy can become part of routine supportive care in hospitals.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJCD

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Public Health Social Sciences

Description

This journal focuses on the publication of research articles in community settings and articles on the results of community service activities in any form, either in the form of products or in the form of modules and methods. This journal publishes publications from all fields in the fields of ...