Penerapan Bridging Exercise Terhadap Keseimbangan Tubuh Pada Pasien CVD Non Hemoragik di Ruang Rawat Inap

Background: Non-hemorrhagic CVD occurs due to blood flow obstruction in the brain caused by thrombus or emboli formation in the cerebral blood vessels. CVD patients experience balance disturbances that limit their ability to stand and walk. One independent nursing exercise is the bridging exercise.
Purpose: Analyzing Improvements in Body Balance Following the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Bridging Exercise in Non- Hemorrhagic CVD Patients in the Inpatient Ward.
Methods: This scientific work report employs a case study design utilizing bridging exercise therapy. There were 3 respondents with non-hemorrhagic CVD; the intervention was conducted over 4 days with 8 sessions, each lasting 15 minutes. Balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale.
Results: The results of implementing bridging exercise therapy showed that all three respondents exhibited improvements in body balance after undergoing 8 consecutive sessions, with an average increase in BBS score of 40.
Conclusion : The implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Nursing through non-pharmacological bridging exercise therapy is effective in improving body balance in patients with non-hemorrhagic CVD.
Suggestion: Bridging exercises can serve as a non-pharmacological therapy for patients with non-hemorrhagic CVD and can become a routine habit after returning home.