Journal of Complementary Nursing

Dangdut Koplo Singing Activity on Anxiety Levels in Final Year Nursing Students

Ayu Dwi Safitrhi, Marisca Agustina, Nurul Ainul Shifa — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Final-year students face many obstacles in working on their thesis, which causes them to experience anxiety. Strategies are needed that can reduce the level of anxiety experienced by students. The activity of singing dangdut koplo can reduce anxiety levels because the characteristics produced by dangdut koplo can make those who listen to it and even sing it feel happy.

Objective: To determine the effect of dangdut koplo singing activities on the anxiety level of final semester students who are still writing their theses at the University of Indonesia Maju.

Method: This research uses the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) anxiety level questionnaire, a pre-experimental method with a one-group pre/post-test design approach, and a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling model. The research was conducted at the University of Indonesia Maju from November to February 2023 with a total sample of 15 final-year nursing students. Data collection using the HARS anxiety questionnaire. Data analysis used univariate tests, the Sapiro – Wilk normality test, and the Wilcoxon test as a bivariate test.

Results: The research results showed that 10 students (66.6%) experienced mild anxiety before being given the Dangdut Koplo singing treatment. After being given the Dangdut Koplo treatment, as many as 8 students (53.3%) experienced a decrease in their anxiety level, namely, they did not experience anxiety. Based on the results of data processing using the Wilcoxon test, the results obtained were (p=0.001).

Conclusion: There is an influence of singing dangdut koplo on the level of anxiety in final-year nursing students.

The Effect of Lullaby Music Therapy on the CTG Rhythm of Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

Dewi Naning Heru Sastiana, Marisca Agustina, Eka Rokhmiati — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: CTG is a tool used to monitor fetal activity and heart rate, as well as uterine contractions while the baby is in the womb. Through this examination, the doctor can evaluate whether the fetus is healthy before delivery.

Objective: To determine the effect of lullaby music therapy on CTG rhythm in third-trimester pregnant women.

Method: The design used in this research is pre-experimental. This research was conducted at Bina Husada Hospital with a research period of December 2021-January 2022. The population in this study was 15 third-trimester pregnant women who underwent CTG. The sample in the research consisted of 15 respondents. The instrument used is an observation sheet. Statistical testing with Paired Sample Test.

Results: The results of statistical tests show that the p-value is 0.036, meaning P<0.05.

Conclusion: There is an influence of lullaby music therapy on CTG rhythm in third-trimester pregnant women.

The Effect of Non-Pharmacological Treatment by Soaking in Warm Water on the Feet on Insomnia in Elderly Women

Wahyu Triningsih, Salfia Darmi — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Insomnia treatment can be done pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. Pharmacological treatments such as sedative-hypnotic drugs such as Zolpidem, Tradozon, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, Diazepam, Clonazepam, and Amitripilin will have side effects such as impaired thinking coordination, impaired mental function, dependence, and are toxic. Non-pharmacological treatment includes treatment that is safe, effective and without side effects, such as complementary therapy which includes natural medicine therapy. Complementary therapy can be done using herbal therapy, nutritional therapy, relaxation, meditation, laughter therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, reflexology, and hydrotherapy.

Objectives: To determine the effect of non-pharmacological treatment by soaking warm water on the feet on insomnia in the elderly at the UPTD Puskesmas Pasir Putih, Depok City in 2023

Method: This research is quantitative analytical research with an experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experiment design. The sample in this study was all elderly people who experienced insomnia at the UPTD Pasir Putih Health Center, Depok City, totaling 30 elderly people using a total sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire and warm water. The data is primary data analyzed using the T-test.

Result: It is known that the average level of insomnia in elderly women before being soaked in warm water was 21.60 with a standard deviation of 1.499. It is known that the average level of insomnia in elderly women after being soaked in warm water is 14.97 with a standard deviation of 0.890. The effect of non-pharmacological treatment of soaking warm water on the feet on insomnia in elderly women with a p-value of 0.000.

Conclusion: There is an effect of non-pharmacological treatment by soaking warm water on the feet on insomnia in elderly women at the UPTD Puskesmas Pasir Putih, Depok City in 2023.

The Effect of Autogenic Relaxation Techniques on Anxiety Levels in Facing the End of Semester Assessment

Dini Nuralviah — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Background: The achievement of student learning progress at the end of the semester is measured by assessing student learning outcomes. In undergoing the final semester assessment, many students experience anxiety. The anxiety experienced by students towards the end of the semester is one of the distractions in everyday life, especially when studying. Many students complain of difficulty concentrating, remembering, and solving problems while studying. Students also often complain of emotional exhaustion.

Objectives: To determine the effect of autogenic relaxation on the level of anxiety facing the end-of-semester assessment in class XI IPS 4 students at SMAN 1 Gunung Putri.

Methods: This research is quantitative with a pre-experimental design method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research was conducted at SMAN 1 Gunung Putri in October - January 2023. A total of 18 respondents were taken as research samples using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 42 (DASS 42) anxiety questionnaire with 14 questions. Furthermore, statistical analysis was carried out using a paired sample t-test.

Results: The effect of being given autogenic relaxation techniques on the level of anxiety facing the final semester assessment in class XI IPS 4 students at SMAN 1 Gunung Putri with a P-value of 0.02

Conclusion: There is an influence of autogenic relaxation techniques on the anxiety level of class XI IPS 4 students of SMAN 1 Gunung Putri.

The Effect of Pianika Blow Therapy on the Respiratory Rate Values of Child Patients with Pneumonia at Prikasih Hospital

Rina Setyowinarni — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung parenchyma in the alveoli and interstitial tissue caused by bacteria. The incidence of pneumonia in children <5 years in developing countries is higher when compared with developed countries, namely 10-20 cases/100 children per year, causing more than 5 million deaths per year in toddlers. Non-pharmacological techniques are currently in the spotlight as additional interventions for nursing care to overcome shortness of breath.

Objective: To determine the effect of pursed breathing lips therapy or blowing a piano on the respiratory rate of pediatric patients with pneumonia

Method: The research design used was a pre-experiment design, one group pre-test and post-test. This design involves one group being given a pre-test (O), given treatment (X) and given a post-test. Treatment success is determined by comparing pre-test scores and post-test scores. The research population and sample were 30 respondents, 15 control groups and 15 intervention groups. The research instrument uses a questionnaire. Statistical analysis uses a Paired Sample T-Test.

Results: Respiratory results before therapy were given were abnormal >30x/minute (83.3%), the child blew the piano with the tone given for 17 seconds, rested for 2 minutes and carried out 3 attempts. The results with an average child respiratory rate of 34.53 before and 32.13, mean that there was a decrease in the RR value before and after the PLB technique, was carried out. The effect of PLB (pianika blowing) therapy on the RR value of preschool children with pneumonia at Prikasih Hospital. P-Value 0.043.

Conclusion: Pursed Lips Breathing therapy is effective in increasing the RR value so this non-pharmacological therapy can be used as additional therapy for pneumonia patients. There is an effect of PLB (pianika blowing) therapy on the RR value of preschool-aged children with pneumonia at Prikasih Hospital.