Posyandu Lansia Research Articles

Level Of Physical Activity And Pain Scale In Elderly At Posyandu Lansia Mekar Sari Surabaya

Introduction : The increasing number of elderly life expectancy has caused health issues. The majority of elderly have dealt with a pain issue. furthermore, the pain can affect their physical activities. Aim : This study aimed to analyze the relationship between elderly physical activity level with pain scale. Methods : An observational analytical study with a cross sectional approach was used for the study. The respondents were elderly people who visited Posyandu Lansia Mekar Sari Surabaya from 29th July until 11th October in 2017. Data of physical activities were collected by interviewing the respondents with questions taken from International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). They were also asked to point which scale matched their pain problem best on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) card. The results of the questionnaire was examined by Rank Spearman Test. Result : There was no significant relationship found in between the two variables (p=0,328). Conclusion : The elderly people at Posyandu Lansia Mekar Sari Surabaya were active and mostly has mild and moderate scale of pain.

KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVITY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS REGARDING HYPERTENSION AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN MALANG

Community health workers have had an increasing role in CVD prevention and control. Their knowledge and activity contributed to hypertension management in community. Hence, this study aimed to assess the knowledge of community health workers in community. This cross sectional study was conducted in 94 community health workers. All of the participants worked in primary geriatric community health service (posyandu lansia). Hypertension knowledge and management activity in the community was assessed by questionnaire. Most of the community health workers (57%) had high knowledge level. Participants with high knowledge had significant awareness of hypertension and higher knowledge on hypertension therapy, medication adherence, life style, diet, and hypertension complication compared to those of low knowledge level. Moreover, both groups had similar activities in community regarding hypertension management, such as blood pressure measurement, health education, and body mass index measurement. This study suggested that all health care workers shared similar activity in community hypertension management regardless their knowledge level.

PROGRAM KEMITRAAN UNIVERSITAS (PKU) BAGI KADER DI DESA DONOROJO MERTOYUDAN MAGELANG

The Cadres who handling the” Posyandu lansia “are still not exposed in the use of their own blood sugar level gauges so that they cannot detect in the patient's condition hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The purpose of this activity is to train, practice and assist cadres in using blood sugar levels in detecting elderly people with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in the village of Donorojo Mertoyudan Magelang. The method used for implementation of this activity was the method of community empowerment with the Participatory Rural Appraisal model, which is an approach method in the process of empowerment and increasing community participation, which is sensitive to community involvement in the overall activities carried out. The results of this service activity were carried out for five months, namely through the stages of preparation, counseling, training and mentoring. The results obtained were cadres who were able to practice using blood sugar levels and were able to detect hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia conditions. The range of early activities will be published in several mass media and community service journals. The conclusion are activity was achieved in view of the increased understanding and skills in carrying out the activity of checking blood sugar levels during and efforts to manage the increase in blood sugar levels / early detection of diabetes mellitus

Efektifitas Terapi Akupunktur Dikombinasi Dengan Diet Berserat Tinggi Pada Usia Lanjut Hiperlipidemia Di Posyandu Lansia Mojosongo Jebres Kota Surakarta

Background: The purpose of this study was to study a combination of high-fiber combination diet acupuncture therapy to increase cholesterol in hyperlipidemic women at the Posyandu elderly Mojosongo Village, Jebres Surakarta City. Method: Quasi experimental with one Grous research design pretest - post test design. The focus of the study was the use of a combination of high fiber diet acupuncture therapy to improve blood cholesterol in hyperlipidemic women. Acupuncture therapy is carried out by acupuncture health therapists who have an official permit or license from a supported body. Data retrieval is done by interview / history and observation and fill out the questionnaire after getting acupuncture therapy. Data analysis will use t-test for pre-justification of data and acupuncture therapy post, then processed with SPSS series 16.0 program. Result: Acupuncture in combination with high fiber diet can reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides. Ling Li further explained that the effect of electroacupuncture stimulation on the ST40 point could induce the expression of nNOS and Mt1 enzymes. The NNOS enzyme mediates nitric oxide (NO) signals and plays an important role in cellular signals, vascular tone, blood pressure, insulin hormone secretion, respiratory tract tone, angiogenesis and intestinal peristalsis. Mt1 plays an important role in protecting cells against the body's oxidative attacks, therefore electroacupuncture is effective in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides. Conclusion: A combination of high fibrous diet in improving blood cholesterol in hyperlipidemic women at the posyandu lansia kelurahan Mojosongo, jebres, Surkarta City

Pengabdian Masyarakat Pendidikan Kesehatan Menjaga Kesehatan dan Kebugaran melalui Olahraga bagi Lansia di Posyandu Eka Harapan Kelurahan Pahandut Palangka Raya

Elderly is a person experience age growth accompanied by a decrease in physical function characterized by a reduction in muscle mass and strength, a maximum heart rate, an increase in body fat, and a decline in brain function. As you get older, your body will not experience development again, so there is no increase in physical quality. In old age, a person suffers from a particular disease but does not mean that he should not exercise. Exercise is beneficial for physical and spiritual health. The benefits of exercise include promoting blood circulation, strengthening muscles, preventing bone loss, lowering blood pressure, lowering bad cholesterol, and raising good cholesterol. Use is also beneficial for burning calories, improving muscle balance and coordination, and even exercise can boost immunity. While other benefits of exercise are usually able to eliminate constipation, make sleep better, and reduce depression. The method of implementing the activity is to use a health education strategy for the elderly group at Posyandu Lansia Eka Harapan Kelurahan Pahandut Kota Palangka Raya. The event was carried out by providing health education with lecture and question methods. The health education media used are LCD projectors and leaflets distributed to the elderly and carrying out elderly fitness exercises. The material provided is about the importance of maintaining health and fitness through exercise. As long as the activities are running, the environment is conducive, and the elderly are enthusiastic about listening and actively asking when given the opportunity for discussion. The results of the health education evaluation showed that the elderly were able to mention and explain the importance of maintaining health again. Community service activities carried out by lecturers, and students to the elderly can be declared victorious. Through the results of the evaluation during health education took place namely the existence of a positive response from the elderly and also able to mention again about the material that has been presented.

Peningkatan Edukasi bagi Lansia Sehat dan Produktif

Lack of knowledge of the elderly in maintaining health in facing old age causes many health problems in the elderly. The goal to be achieved in mentoring is that the elderly in the Posyandu Lansia (Integrated Healthcare Center for the Elderly) of the Kauman village of Yogyakarta can improve their health knowledge of the elderly as an effort to live healthily, so as to increase the life expectancy of the healthy and productive elderly people. The end of the mentoring is expected that all elderly participants can find out what is happening to the health of the elderly as an effort to live a healthy life. The material presented in this activity includes knowledge about healthy elderly people, diseases and risk factors that occur in the elderly, as well as nutrition and healthy food for the elderly by using case study methods, consultation for healthy living, and the practice of maintaining physical health. Other activities carried out in increasing knowledge in realizing healthy elderly people are by increasing awareness of the elderly to carry out health checks including blood pressure, blood sugar levels, uric acid, and cholesterol and elderly exercise. The results obtained are knowledge and skills for healthy and productive living procedures for the elderly.

Hubungan Gangguan Fungsi Kognitif dengan Kejadian Depresi pada Lansia di Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Ikur Koto Kota Padang

In the elderly, environmental stress and decreased cognitive function often cause depression. Depression that is not treated properly can cause an increase in the use of health facilities, a negative influence on the quality of life elderly, and can even cause death. Purpose of this research to know the relationship of cognitive function disorders with depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang. This type of research is correlative analytic with cross-sectional approach. Research has been conducted at posyandu lansia Ikur Koto in February 2019. The samples in this research was elderly who were recorded at the posyandu lansia Ikur Koto there were 51 elderly. Data analysis univariate presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and bivariate analysis using the spearman test using the SPSS program. Result of the 51 respondents, the majority of age was 60-74 years old (70,6%), the highest sex were women (94,1%), the highest education was elementary school (56,9%) ), the most marital status was married (52,9%), the highest health status (58,8%) did not suffer chronic diseases and most medical history does not use drugs (98%),most (72,5%) did not experiencing depression, most (37,3%) had mild cognitive function disorders and there were relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly with a value p=0,007<0,05 and r=-0,373. Conclusion is there were significant relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang.

MOTIVATION OF THE ELDERLY AND ELDERLY VISITS TO THE ELDERLY INTEGRATED SERVICE POST (POSYANDU LANSIA) IN KLAMPISAN HAMLET, KEDUNGGEDE VILLAGE, DLANGGU SUB-DISTRICT, MOJOKERTO DISTRICT

Background. Having a healthy and prosperous life in old age is the hope of every elderly person. In achieving a healthy and prosperous old age, various efforts have been made by the government, one of which is an Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) program.Objectives. This study aims to analyze the relationship of motivation of the elderly and elderly visits to the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) in Klampisan Hamlet, Kedunggede Village, Dlanggu Sub-District, Mojokerto District.Methods. The research design used is analytic cross sectional. The population in this study were all elderly residents of Klampisan Hamlet, Kedunggede Village, Dlanggu Subdistrict, Mojokerto District who had attended the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) as many as 52 people. The sampling technique in the study was simple random sampling. The sample size in this study was 46 people. The measuring instrument used was a questionnaire for motivational variables, and a visit book for elderly visiting to the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) variables.Results. The results showed that the average value of motivation was 68.5870, indicating strong motivation. The average visit value is 1.9348, indicating that the visit is not active. Based on the results of the analysis using the Spearman Rho correlation test obtained ρ = 0.00 <α = 0.05, so that it can be interpreted that there is a relationship between the motivation of the elderly and elderly visits to the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) in Klampisan Hamlet, Kedunggede Village, Dlanggu Sub-District, Mojokerto District.Conclusion. Based on the results of the study showed that there was a relationship between the motivation of the elderly and elderly visits to the Elderly Integrated Service Post in Klampisan Hamlet, Kedunggede Village, Dlanggu Sub-District, Mojokerto District, which could mean that the elderly had strong motivation, then the visit to the Elderly Integrated Service Post would be active. On the contrary, the elderly whose motivation is weak then visit the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia) is not active. Keywords: motivation of the elderly, elderly visits, the elderly integrated service post, posyandu lansia

HUBUNGAN MINUM OBAT ANTI HIPERTENSI DENGAN MELAKUKAN KONTROL TEKANAN DARAH RUTIN PADA LANSIA

Hypertension is a disease characterized by above-normal blood pressure , usually does not cause symptom, it is often called the silent killer. An estimated 76 % cases of hypertension in people who have not been diagnosed, in this case a person does not know that he was suffering from hypertension. This study aimed to get an overview of the factors that affect blood pressure control in the elderly. Methods: The study was a non - experimental (observational) with cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all elderly people who come on Posyandu Lansia in Puskesmas Pulogadung district, East Jakarta with sample of 46 respondents. Results and Discussion: There was a significant relationship between taking antihypertensive medication ; have a history of hypertension ; and long suffered from hypertension with blood pressure control routine (p = 0.004 ; p = 0.018 ; p = 0.026). The factors that most influence on the elderly to perform routine blood pressure control is taking antihypertensive medication (p = 0.014 and Exp (B) = 45.5). A controlled blood pressure can reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular disease. To keep improving and maintaining the quality of the elderly can be done through activities in Posyandu Lansia with health education, monitoring the elderly who suffer from hypertension, and peer group

Hubungan Self Efficacy dengan Self Care Management Lansia yang Menderita Hipertensi di Posyandu Lansia Padukuhan Panggang III Binaan Puskesmas Panggang I Gunungkidul

One of the health problems that often occured in the elderly is cardiovascular system one of them is hypertension. Hypertension is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths, about 12.8% of the total of all deaths. The incidence of hypertension increase each year and the problem that often occurs in hypertensive patients are non-adherence to therapy or treatment, lifestyle changes and complications due to hypertension. This cases are influenced by self efficacy that the elderly have to change the behavior of self-care is less good. This research is aimed to know the correlation between self efficacy and hypertension self-care management among Elderly In Elderly Integrated Service Centre Panggang III at Panggang I Community Health Centre Gunungkidul. This research design was descriptive correlational with cross sectional approach. There was 25 elderly who have hypertension and they take a part Posyandu Lansia Activity. The data has been analyzed using Spearman Rank. This research showed that the elderly who have hypertension at Elderly Integrated Service Centre Panggang III have a bad category of self efficacy about 21 elderly (84%) and have a bad category of self care management about 16 elderly (64%). This research also showed that there was a significant correlation between self efficacy and self care management with score ρ=0.002 < α=0.05. There was a correlation between self efficacy and hypertension self-care management among Elderly In Elderly Integrated Service Centre Panggang III at Panggang I Community Health Centre Gunungkidul.

Osteoporosis-Concerned Group and Empowering Elderly Model to Increase Calcium Intake: a Study Among Indonesian Elderly

<p>Aging process leads to decline in body functions, including in musculoskeletal system. Bone mass loss (osteoporosis) is one of the problems in musculoskeletal system which often experienced by elderly. Osteoporosis could have a great impact on elderlys life, such as increased risk of fractures and decreased quality of life. The objective was to construct models of the formation of osteoporosis care group (OCG) and empowerment of the elderly to increase calcium intake to reduce the osteoporosis incidence. This study uses Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach. Participants are Posyandu Lansia cadresand members of Posyandu Lansia in the Dawuhan village, Padamara District, Central Java, Indonesia. The following steps were implemented in this study 1) problem identification 2) formation of OCG, 3) OCG training, and 4) OCG mentoring process. Data was analyzed using qualitative method. Results showed that knowledge and skills of OCG members in regards to osteoporosis management were improved following training andmentoring process. Further, OCG members can apply their knowledge and skills toempower elderly for increasing calcium intake. OCG which is involving cadres and community leaders and elderly as its members are very important to cultivate awareness in health maintaining in order to prevent osteoporosis.</p>

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN DIET PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELLITUS DI POSYANDU LANSIA CEMPAKA KELURAHAN TEMBOK DUKUH KECAMATAN BUBUTAN SURABAYA

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a degenerative disease that can be controlled with the four pillars of management. One of the pillars is compliance in the implementation of the diet "3J". This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge with dietary compliance in patients with DM in Posyandu Lansia Cempaka, Tembok Dukuh, Bubutan, Surabaya. The study design is analytic correlation with approach cross sectional. Sample research is patients with DM in Posyandu Lansia Cempaka the active come Posyandu Lansia of as many as 33 patients. The independent variable is the knowledge of diet DM. The dependent variable is a dietary compliance in patients with DM. Analysis of data using correlation coefficient with somers test. The results showed that people with diabetes who have a good knowledge of most of the diet compliance in the diet is also good. The results of the analysis test Somers obtained pvalue of 0.000 means that there is a relationship between knowledge and dietary compliance in patients with DM, with level of closeness 0,154 (0,00 <| r | ≤ 0,20) with significance of closeness that is very low or very weak. Recommendations on these results in order to develop methods of collecting data through interviews and observations to gain a more realistic picture of the data. Also developed variables that affect the knowledge and compliance such as the characteristics of respondents and family support.

Improve the Quality of Life of Elderly Through Family Role

Every human is getting old and we must attempt to be happy in the old time. The problem is 17.5% of elderly people have poor quality of life and 62.5% are sufficient. Elderly at this level needs immediate intervention because it will be a burden for families. communities and governments. This study aims to analyze the family participation on improving the quality of life. An observational study with cross sectional approach with population study at Posyandu Lansia Mekar Sari Surabaya. We used purposive sampling method. We took 54 samples elderly aged ≥ 60 years out of 96 elderly who enrolled in Posyandu year 2016. Data were obtained from WHOQoL-BREF and family role questionnaire. We analyzed the data with Rank Spearman’s Correlation. There was a positive correlation between the family role and the quality of life (p=0.000.. r=0.568). mainly by environmental domain (p=0.000. r=0.561). psychological domain (p=0.008. r=0.358). and social relations domain (p=0.011. r=0.345). but not for physical domain (p=0.154. r=0.917). The family participation such as adaptation. partnership. growth. affection. and resolve could be one method to improve the quality of life of elderly. Every increasing family value would add up to 26.3-43.2% assessment the quality of life.

Efektivitas Program Posyandu Lansia di Kabupaten Sidoarjo

This research aims to know the effectiveness of Posyandu Lansia Program in Sidoarjo and to know the supporting and constraining factors in implementation of Posyandu Lansia Program. This descriptive qualitative research located in Sawotratap Village, Gedangan, Sidoarjo. This research focus on four of effectiveness indicators that is understanding of program, on time, on target, and in real change. The informants determination technique using purposive sampling that is the service officer of Lansia, midwife of the village, and elderly. The results showed that not all of elderly know the benefits and objectives of the Posyandu Program, the implementation schedule of Posyandu is not on time and often change. In terms of accuracy of the target already meet the health needs of the elderly and provide changes to improve the health of the elderly. The obstacles are the awareness of the elderly, the schedule changes and lack of maintenance the facilities so the elderly lazy to follow the activities. Meanwhile, the supporting factor is the funds from local budget to cover the needs of Posyandu activities, the number of officers is enough and assisted by the village midwife assistant

The Relationship Anxiety With Degree of Insomnia In The Elderly

Anxiety is a mental disorder common in elderly people. In the process of becoming elderly, feelings of anxiety arise as a normal response to situations that accompany development, change, new experiences and find meaning in life. Anxious looks from physiological symptoms such as shaking, sweating, heart work increases and psychological symptoms such as panic, tension, confusion, unable to concentrate. This condition will inhibit the elderly's bio-psycho-social condition in living the rest of his life. One effect is seen from their sleep problems. This is observational research with cross-sectional approach. Samples were taken by consecutive sampling technique. 43 elderly who met the exclusion criteria. Research location at Posyandu Lansia Mojo, Surabaya. Data collection using Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety and Insomnia Severity Index questionnaires. the results of the study described 41.9% of subjects with anxiety disorders and 67.4% of subjects had insomnia disorders. The cross-tabulation results showed 48% of subjects without anxiety can occur insomnia disorders and only mild anxiety alone can cause insomnia in 100% of subjects. Rank Spearman Test shows a very strong relationship between anxiety with the incidence of insomnia in the elderly (Sig .000; coefficient correlation .535).

Association of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and Anemia parameters in elderly with anemia of inflammation and non-inflammation

Background: Vitamin D deficiency and anemia are conditions commonly in eldery. Both result in significant morbidity in eldery. Relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and anemia need to be concern, particularly in the elderly. including those characterized by inflammatory processes. The aim of this study is to analyze association and differentiations between of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and anemia parameters in elderly with anemia inflammation and non-inflammation.Methods: An observational study, at Posyandu Lansia Puskesmas Sokaraja, was conducted among 40 subjects aged ≥60 years consecutively, between September - November 2015. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit and red blood cell counts were measured. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D deficiency defined in level <30 ng/mL and anemia defined by the World Health Organization.Results: After adjustment for CRP levels and leucocyte count, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D was inversely associated with anemia inflammation (p=0,018; p=0,010; p=0,000)and non-inflammation (p= 0,002; p=0,002; p=0,000). There was significantly differences 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels (p = 0.003) in elderly with anemia of inflammation and non-inflammation.Conclusion: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels was associated with anemia inflammation and non-inflammation in eldery. Vitamin D may suppress inflammatory mechanism, and studies to determine whether chronic disease involves anemia inflamation are warranted.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(2) 2018 p.302-306

HYDROTHERAPY FOR BLOOD PRESURE CLIENT OF HYPERTENSION

Introduction. Hypertension is highest disease in the world, 60 % patient of hypertension occure complication and ended was death. The absolute and relative increases in drinking water were associated with significant loss of body weight and fat over time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of hydrotherapy for blood pressure patient of hypertension. Method. Research design was quasy experiment with control group pretest-posttest design. Population was elderly with first level hipertension whose registered at Posyandu Lansia Gedog. Sampling technique was simple random sampling. Treatment group was drinking four glases water after wake up in the morning. Blood pressure was observed twice every day (morning and daytime). Results. Based on the result of data analysis with Independent T-Test assess p=0,001 ( p<0,05) for systolic blood pressure and p=0,028 (p<0,05) for diastolic blood pressure. It means there was influence of hydrotheraphy for blood pressure patient of hypertension. Discussion. So that expected patient of hypertension to drink water every wake up in the morning can be habit or life as alternative control blood pressure. Keywords: hydrotherapy, hypertension, blood pressure

Medication Therapy Review of Elderly Who’s Receiving Insulin

Background: Patients with chronic disease with stable conditions require continuity of treatment accessible through referral services at primary health facilities.1 There was potential for patients to receive different kind of services by health care practitioners. It may also caused drug-related problems.2 Pharmacist had strategic role in the medication management of chronic diseases, to deliver pharmaceutical care.3 Aim: To identify drug related problems of elderly patient who’s receiving insulin. Materials and Methods: A logbook of chronic disease treatment in the integrated service station for elderly (Posyandu Lansia) at Indonesia, East Java, Surabaya was assessed with the Medication Therapy Review (MTR) as systematic process of collecting patient information specifically, to identify drug-related issues, developing a priority list of drug-related issues, and making plans to address them. Results: There was many drug therapy problems such as inappropriateness of insulin types selection, drug substitution without information, patient received an excess amount of insulin pen, incorrect insulin storage and needs attention due to insulin stability. Discussion: Evolving role of community pharmacist through MTR service can improve the patient's understanding of the medications, address any concerns of drug therapy problems, empowering patients to perform self-management and patient health conditions especially in elderly patient and patient using specific device.4 Key words : Continuity of care, Drug-related problems, Community pharmacist, MTR.

Association between Social-Cultural and the Utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services (Posyandu Lansia) in Hamparan Perak Health Center

Abstract 
 Elderly Integrated Health Service (Posyandu Lansia) is an integrated service post for elderly in certain areas that have been agreed upon, which are community driven. A significant elderly population will be accompanied by various problems and will affect various aspects of life especially health. Based on preliminary data, the number of elderly population of 930 people, but only about 230 people or about 24.7% who came to Elderly Integrated Health Services. The purpose of this research was to analyze the association between socio-cultural and the utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services. The type of this research is the explanatory survey with research population of 160 people and research sample of 60 respondents. Data collection used questionnaire. The results of this study were there was a correlation between tradition (p = 0.000), belief (0.001) with the utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services.
 
 Abstrak
 Posyandu Lansia adalah pos pelayanan terpadu untuk orang tua di daerah tertentu yang telah disepakati, yang digerakkan oleh masyarakat. Populasi lansia yang signifikan akan disertai dengan berbagai masalah dan akan mempengaruhi berbagai aspek kehidupan khususnya kesehatan. Berdasarkan data awal jumlah populasi lansia sebanyak 930 orang tetapi yang datang ke posyandu lansia hanya berkisar 230 orang atau sekitar 24,7%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan social budaya dengan pemanfaatan posyandu. Jenis penelitian ini adalah survey explanatory dengan populasi penelitian 160 orang dan sampel penelitian 60 responden. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada hubungan antara tradisi (p=0,000), kepercayaan (0,001) dengan dengan pemanfaatan Posyandu. 

Efektivitas Pemberian Terapi Akupunktur Dengan Kombinasi Titik Akupunktur BL-23 (Shenshu), BL-40 (Weizhong) Dan BL-23 (Shenshu), KI 3 (Taixi) Terhadap Perbaikan Keluhan Nyeri Pada Kasus Nyeri Punggung Bawah Di Posyandu Lansia Klodran Dan Bendo Colomadu

Abstract: Lower Back Pain (NPB) or Low Back Pain (LBP), VAS, Acupuncture Therapy, Healing Effect. Previous studies of acupuncture for low back pain were conducted. In this study, the researcher used a combination of BL 23. BL 40 and BL 23, KI 3. This study is aimed to determine the effectiveness of the combination of BL 23. BL 40 and BL 23, KI 3 for recovery low back pain. This study is done during March until May 2015 at Posyandu Lansia Klodran and Bendo Colomadu Karanganyar. This is a quasy experiment research with pre-test and post-test. Thirty subject studies were divided into two groups were treated combination of BL 23. BL 40 in the first group and BL 23, KI 3 in the second group. This treatment was conducted for 10 times. VAS was done before and after 10th therapy. The data obtained thus were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test. Twenty-nine out of thirty subjects experienced decrease their VAS only one subject did not show any alteration. The average value of VAS decrease is 3.03. Acupuncture therapy with a combination of BL 23. BL 40 and BL 23, KI 3 has been shown that there are no differences between two groups (p>0.05)