THE EFFECT OF ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING EXERCISE (ANBE) INTERVENTION ON REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE DAHLIA ROOM OF YOGYAKARTA HOSPITAL Juwita Novie Andriana1, Retno Sumiyarini2
Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta
Abstract
Background : Hypertension, commonly called ^The Silent Killer^, can give birth to several symptoms, including stress. Engaging in relaxation techniques may aid in reducing blood pressure. One such relaxation method that can be employed is the Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise (ANBE).
Objective : This study aims to investigate the impact of the Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise (ANBE) intervention on reducing blood pressure levels among individuals diagnosed with hypertension.
Methods : The present study employs a descriptive methodology, utilising a nursing care process approach to investigate the management of hypertension in patients. The study involved administering the Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise (ANBE) intervention to participants for 3 days. The intervention was performed twice daily, in the morning and evening, for 6-15 minutes. The inclusion criteria for the study were hypertensive patients with a systolic blood pressure of ≥-130 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of ≥-90 mmHg. Blood pressure measurements were taken before and after the intervention to assess its effects.
Results: The blood pressure measures recorded before engaging in the alternate nostril breathing exercise yielded a 158/107 mmHg reading. Subsequently, after consistently practising the alternate nostril breathing exercise for three days, the blood pressure measurements decreased to 143/81 mmHg.
Conclusion : A decline in blood pressure has been observed in Mr S, a hypertensive patient currently in the Dahlia room of Yogyakarta Hospital. The patient was situated in the Dahlia room of Yogyakarta Hospital.
