DILA WAHFIRATUL LIHDANIA, 202201021 (2025) ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN GERONTIK DENGAN MASALAH KEPERAWATAN HIPERTENSI MELALUI PENERAPAN FOOT MASSAGE PADA LANSIA DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS SEMPOR 1. KTI thesis, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GOMBONG.

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Abstract

Background: Hypertension increases blood pressure due to obstruction of the supply of oxygen and nutrients carried throughout the body, increasing systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and diastolic >90 mmHg or more. Management of hypertensive patients is carried out both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. One of the safe nonpharmacological methods for foot reflexology therapy, which can reduce pain intensity and blood pressure Objective: Describes nursing care for hypertensive patients using foot massage therapy to reduce high blood pressure and pain intensity. Method: This research uses a descriptive method through a case study approach. Data was obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. The response to this study consisted of 3 hypertensive patients who complained of pain, who met the inclusion criteria for the instruments used in the assessment format, sphygmomanometer, thermometer, telon/handbody oil, foot massage therapy SOP, observation sheet. Results: After the respondents underwent therapy for 3 consecutive days, the three respondents experienced a decrease in blood pressure and pain intensity Conclusion: Foot reflexology massage can reduce blood pressure and pain in people with hypertension. Recommendation: The application of hypertension foot massage can be done for non-pharmacological treatment in the elderly who experience hypertension

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