PENERAPAN TERAPI RENDAM KAKI AIR HANGAT DALAM MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI

Background: hypertension is a global health issue and major risk factor for
cardiovascular disease. This condition requires lifelong medication. In addition to
pharmacological therapy, a healthy lifestyle and non-pharmacological
interventions are essential to help prevent complication. One such intervention is
warm water foot soak therapy, which has a vasodilatory effect that lower blood
pressure.
Purpose: To describe nursing care for hypertensive patients. Focusing on the
application of warm water foot soaks to reducing blood pressure in an inpatient
setting.
Methods: This study used a descriptive method with case study approach through
nursing process involving three respondents diagnosed hypertension. The
intervention consider of 15 minutes at the temperature of 39-40 oC, performed once
daily for three consecutive days. The instruments used were a digital
sphygmomanometer and an observation sheet. Blood pressure measurements were
taken before and after each intervention
Results: After three days of therapy sessions 15 minutes, there was an average
decrease in blood pressure across three respondents with systolic reduction 6,6
mmHg and diastolic reduction of 2,3 mmHg. Respondents reported a feeling
lighter, and they felt more relaxed and calm
Conclusion: Warm water foot soak therapy can be used as a non-pharmacological
intervention in nursing care for hypertensive patients to assist in blood pressure
reduction
Suggestion: Warm foot soak therapy recommended as non-pharmacological
treatment to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This therapy can be
implemented by both nurses and family members, as it easy to perform, safe and
cost-effective