IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING CLINICAL PRACTICES OF FINGER GRIP RELAXATION TECHNIQUE TO REDUCE PAIN LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH POST APPENDECTOMY

Abstract

Pain is a condition caused by a particular stimulus. Pain can be a physical or mental stimulus, while the damage can occur in the actual tissue of each individual. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal surgery. Appendicitis is inflammation that occurs in the vermiform appendix and is the most frequent cause of acute abdomen. The finger grip relaxation technique is a relaxation therapy that balances the body and can help patients control themselves when unpleasant feelings arise that can cause pain, physical stress, and emotions. This study aims to analyze the intervention of non-pharmacological therapy, The Finger Grip Relaxation Technique, with a case study using the nursing care approach. The sample was two patients; both patients had the same level of pain, namely moderate levels 5 and 6, where both patients were given the same treatment, namely the Finger Grip Relaxation Technique for three days, which was performed by the patients 2-3 times a day for two days. The results of applying the Finger Grip Relaxation Technique can reduce pain levels from moderate to mild within three days. This was indicated by decreased Vas Scale value in patients who were given the intervention. This study can be concluded by the Applying the nursing clinic practice of the Finger Grip Relaxation Technique to Reduce Pain Levels in Patients with Post Appendectomy at RSUD dr. H Jusuf SK Tarakan.