Penerapan Terapi Akupresur untuk Mengatasi Gangguan Tidur pada Lansia di Posyandu Kemuning Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kayon
Keywords:
gangguan tidur, lansia, terapi akupresur, kualitas tidur, posyanduAbstract
The elderly population in Indonesia continues to grow, with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reporting that 10.82% of the population was aged 60 years and older in 2023. As people age, they become more susceptible to sleep disorders, such as insomnia, which can affect both physical and mental health. This study aims to introduce acupressure therapy as a non-pharmacological alternative for addressing sleep disturbances among the elderly at Posyandu Kemuning, within the working area of Puskesmas Kayon. The program was conducted over a one-month period, involving 30 elderly participants, and included education, training, and guidance on acupressure techniques. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality among the elderly participants after applying acupressure therapy, with 83% of participants reporting better sleep quality. The program also successfully enhanced the participants' knowledge and skills regarding the benefits of acupressure as a non-drug therapy.
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