The Effectiveness of Deep Breath Relaxation Technique to Overcome Pain in Hypertension Clients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v7i1.1920Keywords:
deep breathing relaxation, hypertension, non-pharmacological therapy, painAbstract
Hypertension is a major non-communicable disease that often causes pain such as headache and neck stiffness, which can reduce quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions are needed to support pain management safely. To determine the effectiveness of deep breathing relaxation techniques in reducing pain among hypertensive clients at Tedakoen Day Care, Okinawa, Japan. This study used a descriptive case study design with a nursing care approach. The subject was an 89-year-old hypertensive client experiencing moderate pain. Pain levels were measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. Deep breathing relaxation was performed twice daily for 3 days. After the intervention, the client showed a decrease in pain scale and improvement in comfort. Vital signs, especially blood pressure, also showed a tendency to decrease. Deep breathing relaxation is effective as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain in hypertensive clients.
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