The effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Blood Pressure and Headache in the Period of Hypertension
Nona Kireina Hana Larati Waruwu, Pinta Ulina Br Sembiring, Vinny Florensia Kalesaran, Marisa Junianti Manik, Anthina Dorthea Luturmas

UNIVERSITAS PELITA HARAPAN

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure that causes the heart to have to work more than usual to circulate blood throughout the body. Patients with hypertension more often complain of symptoms such as headaches. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a non-pharmacological measure to overcome hypertension and headache symptoms and to maintain a deep relaxation state.
Purpose: To study the effects of PMR on blood pressure and headache in the period of hypertension.
Methods: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest design. Sample of 30 respondents with hypertension and headaches were obtained through convenience sampling. Data analysis used paired T.test statistical tests.
Results: The results of the study showed a decrease in blood pressure and a reduction in headache after PMR. The pretest results of nine respondents (30%) with grade II hypertension (>180/>120 mmHg) in the posttest were reduced to zero respondents (0%). A p.value of 0.000 indicates that there is a significant effect of giving PMR to clients with increased blood pressure accompanied by headaches.
Conclusion: PMR is a significant measure that can be used to reduce the blood pressure and complain of headache. It can be done independently every day within 10 until 15 minutes for a more effective outcome.

Keywords: Keywords: Blood pressure; Headache; Hypertension; Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Topic: Medical and Surgical Nursing