PENGARUH TERAPI MASSAGE MANDI AIR HANGAT TERHADAP PENURUNAN INSOMNIA PADA LANSIA

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NURSING STUDY PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AUFA ROYHAN UNIVERSITY OF PADANGSIDIMPUAN Research Report, August Lia Agustina Daulay The Effect Of Massage Therapy in a Warm Bath To Reduce Insomnia in The Elderly ABSTRACT Insomnia is a health problem that is often in all environments in both developed and developing countries. Insomnia can not be considered a simple disorder, because in general it can not heal spontaneously. This condotion also causes various adverse effects including stress, mood disorders, alcoholism, and substance abuse which will eventually lead to a decrease in quality of life. The aim of the study was to prove the effect of warm bath massage therapy on the reduction of insomnia in the elderly. This study uses a quasi-experimental design with one group pre-test and post- test design research designs. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with a total of 2 respondents. Intervensions were given for 7 consecutive days including pre-test and post-test. The results of the study using Wilcoxon test, obtained a P-value of . this shows that there is a significant change between before and after the administration of warm bath massage therapy to decrease insomnia in te elderly. Conclusion of the results of the study shows that there is a effect of warm bath massage therapy on decreasing insomnia in the elderly. Keywords : Insomnia, elderly, warm bath massage References : 30 (2005-2018)