<![CDATA[Hypertension is one of the most common chronic conditions among older adults. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as kidney disorders. Complementary therapies have emerged as a supportive approach to blood pressure management. This study aims to analyze the effect of dry cupping therapy on blood pressure in older adults with hypertension. The study employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group time-series approach. A total of 20 older adults with hypertension were selected using purposive sampling in the service area of the Banjarangkan I Community Health Center, Klungkung Regency, Bali. Participants received dry cupping therapy four times at one-week intervals. Blood pressure measurements were taken before the first intervention and after the final intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed that dry cupping therapy significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older adults with hypertension. The findings suggest that dry cupping therapy has the potential to serve as a safe and effective complementary nursing intervention to support hypertension management in primary health care and community settings.]]>
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