Combined Celery Decoction and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Elderly Hypertension: Combined Celery Decoction and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Elderly Hypertension

Ali Sofyan; Asep Iskandar; Eva Rahayu

doi:10.31983/j-sikep.v7i2.15875

Authors

Ali Sofyan Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Asep Iskandar Universitas Jenderal Soedirman https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5204-6762
Eva Rahayu Universitas Jenderal Soedirman https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2453-1113

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31983/j-sikep.v7i2.15875

Keywords:

Celery Boiled Water, Hypertension, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Abstract

Hypertension is a health problem that is the leading cause of death worldwide and occurs across all age groups, particularly among older adults. Older adults are at greater risk of developing hypertension due to the aging process and declining cardiac function. One non-pharmacological therapy that can be used by older adults to lower blood pressure in hypertension is complementary therapy using celery decoction and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). This study aimed to determine the differences in blood pressure before and after the intervention combining celery decoction and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) therapy. The method used was a case report with the application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in the community. The sample consisted of 3 clients who received the intervention for 7 days. Blood pressure was measured daily before and after the intervention. The results showed a decrease in blood pressure among the 3 clients, with an average daily reduction of 4.71 mmHg in systolic blood pressure and 4.52 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure. The average reduction in blood pressure after 7 days of intervention was 20 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 16.23 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure. Following the 7-day intervention, clients also experienced reduced complaints, including dizziness, tightness or pain in the neck and joints, and tingling in the fingers and toes. The conclusion indicates that the combination of celery decoction and PMR therapy can help reduce blood pressure in older adults with hypertension.

Author Biographies

Ali Sofyan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Student of Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Jenderal Soedirman University

Asep Iskandar, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Department of Nursing Community, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Jenderal Soedirman Universitity

Eva Rahayu, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Department of Nursing Community, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Jenderal Soedirman Universitity

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