Slow-stroke Back Massage Research Articles

EFEKTIVITAS SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH DAN KUALITAS TIDUR PENDERITA HIPERTENSI

Known as hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease (NCD). Preliminary study data from Dr. Kariadi Semarang Central Public Hospital indicated 561 patients with hypertension over the last three years (2021–2023). Hypertension symptoms often resemble those of other diseases and can vary among individuals, including fatigue, palpitations, increased blood pressure, nosebleeds, headaches, and nocturia, which can disrupt sleep quality. One of the non-pharmacological effort to prevent hypertension is slow-stroke back massage, This study aimed to determine the effect of slow-stroke back massage on blood pressure and sleep quality in hypertension sufferers. The research design employed a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, involving 42 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The results demonstrated that slow-stroke back massage effectively reduced systolic blood pressure (p-value = 0.00) and improved sleep quality scores (p-value = 0.00). Slow-stroke back massage can enhance relaxation and increase parasympathetic nerve activity, thereby reducing the heart's workload. This study recommends that nurses apply slow-stroke back massage therapy in hospitals to help control blood pressure and improve the sleep quality of hypertension sufferers.

Pengaruh Terapi Slow Stroke Back Massage terhadap Tekanan Darah pada Pasien Hipertensi di Ruangan Pulau Selayar RSAL Dr. Mintohardjo Jakarta Pusat 2023

Hypertension is a health problem that is quite dangerous throughout the world because it leads to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease and is the two main causes of death in the world. To deal with the effects of hypertension, treatment must be carried out early using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. One of the non-pharmacological efforts to treat hypertension is massage therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of slow stroke back massage therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Selayar Island Room at RSAL Dr. Mintohardjo, Central Jakarta. This research uses a pre-experimental design research type with a one group pretest-posttest design approach. The sample used was 20 people using an accidental sampling technique. Data collection uses observation sheets. The results of this study show that there is a difference in systolic blood pressure before and after slow stroke back massage therapy with a value of ?=0.000 and there is a difference in diastolic blood pressure before and after slow stroke back massage therapy with a value of ?=0.010. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of slow stroke back massage therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Selayar Island Room at RSAL Dr. Mintohardjo, Central Jakarta.

Asuhan Keperawatan Medikal Bedah dengan Intervensi Penerapan Slow Stroke Back Massage Therapy pada Pasien Stroke Non Hemoragik dengan Masalah Perfusi Serebral Tidak Efektif dan Gangguan Mobilittas Fisik di Ruang Flamboyan RSUD dr. T.C Hillers Maumere

Non-hemorrhagic stroke is a clinical sign of dysfunction or damage to brain tissue caused by lack of blood flow to the brain, thereby disrupting the need for blood and oxygen in brain tissue. Slow stroke back massage therapy is a non-pharmacological therapy to overcome problems in patients with stroke. This research aims to be able to carry out nursing care for clients with non-hemorrhagic stroke using slow stroke back massage therapy in the Flamboyan Room at RSUD dr. T.C Hillers Maumere. The research design used was a case study. The approach used is a nursing care approach which includes identifying data from assessment results, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation. Slow stroke back massage therapy is carried out for 3 days. Data collection techniques used a medical-surgical nursing care assessment format, observation and literature study. The results of the case study showed that clients were diagnosed with ineffective cerebral perfusion and impaired physical mobility. The application of slow stroke back massage therapy showed improvements or changes on the third day, which resulted in the client experiencing a decrease in blood pressure from 180/100 mmHg to 160/90mmHg, not complaining of dizziness, and the patient's right hand was starting to be able to move. The conclusion of this case study is that slow stroke back massage therapy is effective in reducing blood pressure and also helps in increasing physical mobility in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients.

Statement of Retraction: Evaluating the Effect of Slow-stroke Back Massage on the Anxiety of Candidates for Cataract Surgery.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.3822/ijtmb.v12i2.439.].

Effectiveness of Slow Motion Back Massage on Reducing Dysmenorrhea Intensity: Literature Review

A common problem faced by adolescents during menstruation is primary dysmenorrhea. Symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen that can radiate to the back, waist, and thighs and interfere with activities. There is an effective treatment method to reduce pain intensity and reduce anxiety levels, namely by giving Slow Stroke Back Massage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Slow Stroke Back massage on dysmenorrhea intensity. The research method used by the author is a literature review. This research is based on a literature review using a PICO search in several databases such as Google Scholar, Pubmed, and ResearchGate. 5 journals meet the criteria and get reports that giving Slow Stroke back massage which is done every day with a duration of 20 minutes if the intensity still occurs. After undergoing the intervention, a significance value with a p-value <0.05 was obtained. It can be concluded that it shows significant results in reducing pain intensity. The implications of this study may provide guidelines for health practitioners, especially massage therapists or reproductive health professionals, in integrating SSBMs as part of the care of patients with dysmenorrhea. It can improve understanding and acceptance of nonpharmacological therapies and may form the basis for continued research in the field of nonpharmacological therapies for dysmenorrhea.

Slow Stroke Back Massage Demonstrates Greater Efficacy Compared to Core Strengthening Exercises in Reducing Dysmenorrhea among Female University Students

Women experiencing dysmenorrhea accompanied by abdominal cramps originating from uterine muscle contractions can lead to muscle tension and cause pain that adversely affects daily activities. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage combined with Core Strengthening Exercise in reducing dysmenorrhea. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental research design. Sample collection was conducted using purposive sampling method. The study was carried out from December to January 2023, with a population of 97 individuals. A total of 30 participants were selected, with Group I receiving Slow Stroke Back Massage and Group II receiving Core Strengthening Exercise. Each group underwent the intervention eight times with two days of rest in between. The reduction in pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The average pain score before the Slow Stroke Back Massage intervention was 5.307, which decreased to 3.400 after the intervention. The p-value was 0.000, indicating a significant effect of the intervention on reducing dysmenorrheal pain. The average pain score before the Core Strengthening Exercise intervention was 5.073, which decreased to 1.780 after the intervention, with a p-value of 0.001, signifying a significant effect of the intervention on reducing dysmenorrheal pain. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that Core Strengthening Exercise is more effective than Slow Stroke Back Massage in reducing dysmenorrheal pain in female university students.

Case Study the Effect of the Combination of Murottal Therapy and Slow Stroke Back Massage (Timun Mas) to Reduce Blood Pressure in the Elderly

Background: Elderly is a population group aged 60 years and over who at that age will experience a decline in health functions including decreased heart function, one of which is hypertension. Therefore, proper treatment is needed to reduce blood pressure, one of which is murottal therapy and slow stroke back massage.
 Objective: This case study aims to determine the effect of a combination of murottal therapy and slow stroke back massage (TiMun Mas) to reduce blood pressure in the elderly.
 Method: This research was conducted with case studies on three elderly with hypertension in Kemutug Kidul Village, Baturraden. The intervention provided was a combination of murottal therapy and slow stroke back massage which was carried out within 3 days for 15 minutes. Blood pressure measurements were performed before and after therapy. Univariate data analysis is presented in the frequency distribution while bivariate analysis uses the Wilcoxon test.
 Results: The client's blood pressure description has decreased with average systolic blood pressure from 187 mmHg to 141 mmHg and diastolic from 102 mmHg to 81 mmHg. Wilcoxon's test results obtained significance (2-tailed) has a systolic value of 0.008 and a diastolic value of 0.012 where both values are <0.05.
 Conclusion: The results of the case study showed that there was a significant effect of giving a combination of murottal therapy and slow stroke back massage (TiMun Mas) on reducing blood pressure in the elderly.

Slow Stroke Back Massage Therapy to Reduce Acute Pain in Elderly with Hypertension: A Case Study

Background: Hypertension causes increased vascularization of blood vessels to the brain. This condition will affect the pressure on the nerve fibers in the neck muscles, so that the patient will feel discomfort in the head and nape. The incidence of acute pain in hypertensive patients at the Babelan I Health Center in 2022, namely patients with hypertension who experience moderate acute pain (scale 4-6 NRS) is as many as 16 people (64%). Purpose: Knowing the application of SSBM therapy to reducing acute pain in the elderly with hypertension at Melati room in UPT PSTW (nursing home) Jember. Method: This final scientific work uses the case report method which describes the case of Mrs. J with acute pain nursing problems. Nursing care was provided comprehensively for 6 sessions with 10 minutes for each meeting from 29 September to 05 October 2022. Results: After being given nursing care with SSBM intervention, it was found that there was a decrease in the client's pain level in terms of decreased pain complaints, the average pain scale was from 4.7 NRS to 3.8 NRS, the average systolic blood pressure was 151.7 mmHg to 141 .7 mm Hg, and the average blood pressure was 96.7 mm Hg to 87.5 mm Hg. Conclusion: 6 sessions of SSBM therapy with a duration of 10 minutes can have a positive effect on acute pain problems. Health workers are expected to use SSBM therapy in combination with other non-pharmacological therapies to reduce scale pain.

Application of Cutaneous Stimulus Slow Stroke Back Massage to Reducing Pain Intensity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Application of Cutaneous Stimulus Slow Stroke Back Massage to Reducing Pain Intensity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Intervention of Slow-Stroke Back Massage Cutaneous Stimulus Techniques in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the highest order of disease in the elderly in Indonesia in 2020 where with a percentage value of 49% and this disease occurs more frequently in women than in men. Treatment of pain in RA patients can be done with pharmacological therapy and non-pharmacological therapy. The aim of the study was to respondent’s intervention technic slow-stroke back massage cutaneous stimulus pada patient RA patients in the working area of the Pariaman Health Center. This research is a quantitative type using a quasi-experimental research design method. In this study design, there was an intervention group without a control group. Research design approach with one group pretest-posttest. The conclusion obtained in this study was that RA elderly respondents in the working area of the Pariaman Health Center were the female sex was 16 respondents (53.30%), and the male sex was 14 respondents (46.70%). The RA elderly pain scale before being given Kutaneus Slow-Stroke Back Massage therapy in the working area of the Pariaman Health Center, namely 26 respondents (86.70%) experienced moderate pain and 4 respondents (13.30%) experienced mild pain. Pain scale in elderly RA after being given Kutaneus Slow-Stroke Back Massage therapy in the working area of the Pariaman Health Center, namely 16 respondents (53.30%) experienced mild pain and 14 respondents (46.70%) experienced moderate pain.

The Effect of Slow Stroke Back Massage on Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients with Hypertension

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that is often diagnosed in the elderly population in the world. Some previous studies have also suggested that slow stroke back massage, is effective in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, limited studies examine this therapy in elderly group. This study aims to determine the effect of slow stroke back massage on blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients. This research method uses a type of quantitative research using quasi experimental design with two group pre-post-test nonequivalent control group design. The number of samples used were 44 respondents. Sampling using the simple random sampling technique was carried out 3 times a week with a duration of 10 minutes for 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria in this study were hypertension sufferers who were willing to be respondents, patients aged 45-74 years both male and female and patients taking hypertension medication. Exclusion criteria were patients who experienced burns, bruises, skin rashes, inflammation of the skin of the back, patients who had spinal fractures. The analysis used was univariate and bivariate using the parametric Paired Sample t-test and Independent t-test. The results obtained mean a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group was 21.04 mmHg and 11.68 mmHg, p-value (0.000 <0.05). Meanwhile, the mean reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the control group was 3.00 mmHg with a p-value (0.071>0.05) and 2.04 mmHg with a p-value (0.081>0.05). The results of data analysis using the independent sample t-test obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is an effect of slow stroke back massage on blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. This study recommended slow stroke back massage as an alternative or supporting therapy in managing hypertension in elderly individuals because it does not cause side effects.

The Effect of Slow Stroke Back Massage on Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients with Hypertension

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that is often diagnosed in the elderly population in the world. Some previous studies have also suggested that slow stroke back massage, is effective in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, limited studies examine this therapy in elderly group. This study aims to determine the effect of slow stroke back massage on blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients. This research method uses a type of quantitative research using quasi experimental design with two group pre-post-test nonequivalent control group design. The number of samples used were 44 respondents. Sampling using the simple random sampling technique was carried out 3 times a week with a duration of 10 minutes for 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria in this study were hypertension sufferers who were willing to be respondents, patients aged 45-74 years both male and female and patients taking hypertension medication. Exclusion criteria were patients who experienced burns, bruises, skin rashes, inflammation of the skin of the back, patients who had spinal fractures. The analysis used was univariate and bivariate using the parametric Paired Sample t-test and Independent t-test. The results obtained mean a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group was 21.04 mmHg and 11.68 mmHg, p-value (0.000 <0.05). Meanwhile, the mean reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the control group was 3.00 mmHg with a p-value (0.071>0.05) and 2.04 mmHg with a p-value (0.081>0.05). The results of data analysis using the independent sample t-test obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is an effect of slow stroke back massage on blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. This study recommended slow stroke back massage as an alternative or supporting therapy in managing hypertension in elderly individuals because it does not cause side effects.

Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SBBM) on blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older people with hypertension: A quasi-experimental study

Background: The high incidence of hypertension among older adults requires the efforts of healthcare workers to prevent complications that can worsen the condition. Hypertension can also lead to anxiety and depression due to a combination of factors, such as a physiological decline in physical condition. One of the non-pharmacological therapies considered for reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression is slow stroke back massage (SSBM). Objectives: The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of SSBM in reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older adults with hypertension. Methods: This study utilized a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. The research was conducted in March 2023 with 50 respondents aged 60-74. Aneroid Sphygmomanometer, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) were used for data collection. Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests were used to analyze data. Results: The SSBM therapy in the experimental group was effective compared to the standard therapy in the control group in reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: SSBM therapy is an effective complementary therapy for reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression in older adults. Therefore, it can be utilized as a preventive measure against complications that may arise in the older adult population.

Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil effectively lowers blood pressure

Hypertension is a global health problem that is a major factor causing cardiovascular disease and premature death. While pharmacological therapy is still the main choice, non-pharmacological therapies with minimal side effects, such as a combination of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) and aromatherapy, are expected to increase relaxation so as to increase the effectiveness of lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of SSBM therapy with lavender essential oil in lowering blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The research used a quasi-experiment method with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. In this study, the samples used were hospitalized patients with primary hypertension who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with as many as 40 respondents using purposive sampling techniques. Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil significantly lowers blood pressure values in primary hypertensive patients compared to SSBM therapy with baby oil (P value 0.05). The mean difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention and control groups was 6.25 and 2.65, respectively. This therapy has been proven to be effective in lowering blood pressure in primary hypertensive patients. Therefore, hospital management may consider applying this nonpharmacological therapy to manage primary hypertension patients.

The Effect Of Effleurage Massage and Slow Stroke Back Massage Reduce Menstrual Pain Intensity

Background: Menstrual pain is the pain arising before or along with menstruation, lasting for a few hours and can last up to several days. Effleurage massage is doing by rubbing gently, not giving strong pressure and pressing fingertip in the skin surface slowly. Slow stroke back massage is a gentle, slow, any rhythmic massage in the back by covering 5 cm area on both sides of the spine bulge from head to the sacrum area. This study aims to determine the difference of effectiveness effleurage massage and slow stroke back massage to reduce menstrual pain intensity in the students of University of Muhammadiyah Mataram in 2020.
 Methods: The design of this study was quasy experiments with two group pretest-posttest design. The population was the entire students Permata Husada Midwifery Academy, there were two groups, namely efflurage and slow stroke back massage group with 16 students each by using purposive sampling technique.
 Results: The results of the research showed the mean of pain intensity for the efflurage group is 18,94 while for the backrub massage 14,06 even there is significant differences according to pvalue. P value is > 0,05.

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in people living with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

We summarize the evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in people living with dementia(PlwD). A literature search was performed using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and clinicaltrials.gov. Up to August 20, 2022. Six studies met our eligibility criteria. Light therapy, the therapeutic pet-type robotic seal(PRAO), and slow-stroke back massage(SSBM) are non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in PlwD.PARO increased night-time sleep duration (p < 0.05). The benefit of SSBM for sleep disturbances in PlwD is unclear (p > 0.05). Although there is a lack of evidence for the effect of light therapy on sleep disturbances in PlwD (p > 0.05), light therapy reduced sleep disturbance (SMD = -0.38; 95% CI:1.25, 0.48), increased sleep efficiency (MD = 3.77; 95% CI:-0.23, 7.78), and also reduced depression (MD = -2.49; 95% CI: -2.92, -2.06). More large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed and consider combining multiple non-pharmacological measures for sleep interventions in PlwD.

The effects of slow-stroke back massage on anxiety and sleep problems in elderly stroke patients

Background: The increasing population of the elderly may cause a large burden of health problems, such as poor sleep quality and anxiety. It was reported that as many as 20 percent – 50 percent of the elderly population in Indonesia experienced sleep problems, and 35 percent of the elderly who had anxiety also had the same problems. Slow Stroke Back Massage (SSBM) may be given as a non-pharmacological to increase sleep quality.Purpose: To analyze the effect of SSBM on sleep quality and anxiety in the elderly at the Tresna Wreda As-Salaam Social Institution, Cirebon City.Method: The pre-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest design. The 15 elderly was the sample, as a total sampling technique was used. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) questionnaires were used as instruments for measuring sleep quality and anxiety levels. The sleep quality was analyzed by Wilcoxon test and Paired sample t-test was used to analyze anxiety variables.Results: Before the SSBM, all the elderly (100 percent) had poor sleep quality and the majority (93,3 percent) had moderate anxiety levels. Whereas after the intervention, the majority (93,3 percent) had good sleep quality and mild anxiety levels (73,3 percent). The p-value of the Wilcoxon test was 0,001 for sleep quality, and the p-value of paired sample t-test was 0,000 for anxiety.Conclusion: This study indicated that there was a positive effect of SSBM on sleep quality and anxiety levels in the elderly. It is recommended for nurses to widely implement SSBM to help reduce the elderly’s anxiety and sleep problems.

EFEKTIFITAS TERAPI AKUPRESUR PADA TITIK SP 6 (SANYINJIAO) DAN TERAPI SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANJUT USIA

Objective: to explain the effectivity of acupressure therapy at the SP 6 (sanyinjiao) point and slow stroke back massage therapy on blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension.Methods: This article used a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest-posttest design approach. The population of the study was 26 respondents aged 60 years who had hypertension at Privat Nursing Home in Surabaya. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, obtained a sample of 24 elderly who met the inclusion criteria. These two therapies were carried out alternately for each patient. Therapy was given 6 times every two days. Test analysis used Paired T-test.Results: The average result of systolic pre-test blood pressure was 149.20 mmHg and diastolic pre-test was 94.58 mmHg, and the post-test systolic average result was 130.33 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure was 72.37 mmHg. Paired T-test blood pressure pre-test and post-test is p= 0.001 &lt; α (0,05) Conclusion: There is an effect of SP 6 acupressure therapy and Slow Stroke Back Massage therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive elderly. SP 6 acupressure therapy and slow stroke back massage therapy will release endorphins, thereby providing a sense of calm and comfort. This relaxation condition affects changes in blood pressure.

Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in people with dementia.

Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in people with dementia.

Efektifitas Terapi Slow Stroke Back Massage Terhadap Nyeri Kepala Pasien Hipertensi

Background: In patients with hypertension, headaches will usually appear which are felt by more than 50% of hypertensive patients. Headaches if left untreated can cause sleep disturbances, disturbances in daily activities, emotional disturbances and can even reduce the quality of life of hypertensive patients. Complementary therapy can be one of the nursing interventions for the management of hypertension. One of the complementary therapies that can be used is slow stroke back massage (SSBM). SSBM therapy is carried out by massaging the back area which provides cutaneous stimulation so that it has a relaxing effect.Objective: To determine the effectiveness of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) on headache in hypertensive patientsResearch Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design approach using a one group pre and post test approach without control group design. The research was conducted in the Working Area of the Lubuk Buaya Health Center, Padang. Sampling was done by consecutive sampling technique with a sample size of 21 people. SSBM intervention was carried out for 6 days. Headache scale before and after intervention was assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)Research Results: The average headache scale before SSBM administration was 5.48 and after SSBM administration was 2.24. Based on the statistical t-dependent test, it was found that p value = 0.000 (ρ&lt;0.05), meaning that SSBM was effective in overcoming the problem of headache in hypertensive patients in the Lubuk Buaya Padang Health Center Work Area.Conclusion: SSBM can be used for the treatment of hypertension in overcoming the problem of headache in hypertensive patients