The Effect of Brain Gym on Study Concentration in UIMA Nursing Students in 2022

Abstract

Background: Learning concentration is a person's condition and ability to focus their thoughts and attention in the learning process.  Brain gym can increase O2 supply, memory, focus and reduce tension, thereby increasing concentration in learning.

Objectives: To determine the effect of the brain gym on the level of learning concentration among Indonesia Maju University, Nursing Students in 2022.

Methods: Quantitative type of research. The research design used one group pre-test and post-test with a sample of 87 nursing students. The instruments used in the research were the brain gym SOP and the army alpha intelligence test sheet containing questions related to the pre-test and post-test. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Test statistical test.

Results: The average level of student learning concentration before brain gym was in the low category (66.7%) and after brain gym, the average level of student learning concentration was in the high category (74%). Asymp value result. Sig. 2 tailed is 0.000, so the hypothesis is accepted because 0.000 < 0.05.

Conclusion: There is an influence of the brain gym on the level of learning concentration of UIMA nursing students in 2022.