EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN TERAPI FOOT MASSAGE MENGGUNAKAN KOMBINASI LEMONGRASS OIL DAN LAVENDER OIL TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA HIPERTENSI DI DESA MANDALAHERANG
Abstract
Hypertension is a major health problem with a high prevalence in the elderly, reaching more than 60–70%. This condition triggers serious complications such as stroke and heart failure, and is exacerbated by the risk of polypharmacy and low medication adherence. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in the form of foot massage therapy combined with lemongrass oil and lavender oil on reducing blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients in Mandalaherang Village. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The subject of the study was one elderly person with hypertension (Mr. A) who was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The 30-minute foot massage intervention using a combination of essential oils was carried out intensively for seven consecutive days on November 3-9, 2025. Initial assessment results indicated that the subject was experiencing an early hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure (BP) of 200/120 mmHg. After seven days of intervention, the subject's BP successfully decreased and stabilized to 160/100 mmHg. In conclusion, providing foot massage therapy combined with lemongrass oil and lavender oil has proven effective in reducing and stabilizing blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients. Further research is recommended using a quasi-experimental design with a larger sample size and longer duration to obtain a picture of the long-term effectiveness on the quality of life of hypertensive patients.
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