Jurnal Pengabdian Serulingmas (JPS)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): April

Peningkatan Keterampilan Lansia Tentang Pengendalian Hipertensi Dengan Relaksasi Otot Progresif

Arif Hendra Kusuma (STIKES Serulingmas Cilacap)
Meita Rahmawati (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Serulingmas Cilacap)
Ayu Puji Lestari (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Serulingmas Cilacap)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Apr 2023

Abstract

Hypertension has become a public health problem and will become a bigger problem if it is not treated early. Management of hypertension can be done with pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. Several complementary treatments have been found to help lower blood pressure, one of which is progressive muscle relaxation. Efforts to change a continuous maintenance behavior one of which is by providing health education. Community service activities in the form of health education and improving hypertension control skills with progressive muscle relaxation. The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of the elderly in controlling hypertension with progressive muscle relaxation. The method used in this community service is health education about controlling hypertension with progressive muscle relaxation and demonstrations of progressive muscle relaxation. The target in this activity is the elderly Posyandu participants in Kalipomahan Hamlet, Kalikudi Village, totaling 22 people. The results of the activity are an increase in the knowledge and skills of the elderly in controlling hypertension with progressive muscle relaxation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jps

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Pengabdian Serulingmas (JPS) berisi artikel hasil pengabdian masyarakat di bidang kesehatan yang telah dilaksanakan oleh dosen, mahasiswa baik individu maupun tim. Tujuan utamanya adalah menyediakan sarana publikasi bagi para dosen, akademisi dan peneliti untuk berbagi hasil-hasil pengabdian ...