Pengelolaan Asuhan Keperawatan Dismenore dengan Pemberian Aromaterapi Lavender Pada Remaja di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Medan Johor

Abstract

Adolescence is a period of maturation of human reproductive organs which is often called puberty. During puberty there are problems that teenagers often face during menstruation. One of the disorders that most often occurs during menstruation is dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea treatment can be done using two methods, namely pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The aim of this nursing care is to be able to provide nursing care to reduce menstrual pain. This case study research involved 3 teenage patients who were willing to be given intervention in the nursing care process. It can be concluded that the 3 patients experienced acute pain with different responses, and there was a decrease in the pain felt by the clients. The intervention given to clients is lavender aromatherapy therapy, physically it is good for reducing pain, while psychologically it can relax the mind, reduce tension and anxiety and provide calm. Lavender aromatherapy can increase parasympathetic nerve activity and calm for at least 10 minutes. The results of nursing care showed that there was a reduction in the scale of pain felt, the client looked relaxed, the client was able to carry out activities independently and freely and the client was aware of the menstrual process, there were changes in this. The managed patient said he would follow this method in dealing with menstrual pain.