<![CDATA[Postoperative pain is a common problem that may interfere with comfort, activity, sleep, and recovery. Jasmine aromatherapy is a complementary non-pharmacological intervention that may promote relaxation and reduce pain perception. This study aimed to determine the effect of jasmine aromatherapy on pain intensity in postoperative patients in the inpatient wards of RSUD dr. Rasidin Padang in 2025. A quantitative pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted from March to August 2025. Twenty postoperative patients were recruited using consecutive sampling. Pain intensity was measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The median pain score decreased from 6.50 before intervention to 3.00 after intervention. All 20 respondents showed a decrease in pain, with no ties or increased pain scores. The Wilcoxon test yielded p=0.000 (p<0.05). Jasmine aromatherapy was therefore associated with a significant reduction in postoperative pain and may be considered as a complementary nursing intervention.]]>
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