Pengeloaan Asuhan Keperawatan pada Pasien Hipertensi Menggunakan Metode Teknik Pijat Punggung

Abstract

Hypertension is a deadly disease in which the symptoms vary greatly for each individual and are almost the same as other diseases. Hypertension increases the risk of a number of health problems both short and long term. One of the non- pharmacological therapies used to reduce blood pressure is back massage therapy. The purpose of this senior practicum is to apply nursing theories and concepts in managing and providing nursing care to patients with Irypertension using back massage therapy. Nursing care was carried out for five patients by providing back massage therapy and health education regarding back massage therapy to control blood pressure. The results obtained after being given therapy three times in three days of visit, the patient's blood pressure fell. Patents also understand how to do back massage therapy independently. It is recommended for families to get used to always checking blood pressure and doing regular back massage therapy.