Pengelolaan Asuhan Keperawatan pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus Menggunakan Metode Terapi Relaksasi Benson Kalimat Spiritual di Ruangan Mahoni Meranti Rumah Sakit Prof. Dr. Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a long-lasting (chronic) metabolic disorder caused by the insulin hormone which cannot be used by the body effectively to regulate blood sugar balance, which can cause high blood sugar concentrations in the body. Management that can be given to patients with diabetes mellitus is divided into pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Benson Relaxation is a deep breathing relaxation technique combined with the patient's beliefs, which can cause the body's muscles to become more relaxed, thereby creating a feeling of calm and comfort. In carrying out this senior practicum, the researcher provides nursing care to clients who experience diabetes mellitus with non-pharmacological management, namely with the Benson relaxation technique intervention which aims to provide motivation to oneself. Nursing care was carried out for 3 weeks starting from May 5 - May 23 2024 for two patients who had diabetes mellitus. The results of the implementation of 2 patients managed for 3 consecutive days were able to reduce the patient's blood glucose levels as proven by the results of checking the patient's blood glucose after 10 minutes of therapy. Patients also understand how to carry out Benson relaxation therapy independently to provide a relaxing and comfortable effect caused by diabetes mellitus