STUDI KASUS: PENERAPAN INHALASI AROMATERAPI LAVENDER UNTUK MENGATASI KECEMASAN PADA LANSIA
Abstract
Background: The elderly population in Indonesia is increasing, and several provinces have entered the aging population structure. Anxiety is a mental health problem that often occurs in the elderly and can have an impact on physical and psychological health. Non-pharmacological treatment methods, such as aromatherapy, can be used as an alternative to reduce anxiety levels in the elderly. Even though there have been many studies on aromatherapy, the method of inhalation aromatherapy is still lacking, so researchers are interested in conducting case studies. The aim is to determine the effect of aromatherapy on elderly people who experience anxiety. Methods: The sample in the case study was based on the results of screening using VAS-A and was selected based on inclusion criteria, namely age> 60 years. The number of samples that met the criteria was five elderly people. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and notes from participants involved in case studies. Data analysis was carried out by identifying patterns, themes, and relationships between variables. In this study, data were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of using aromatherapy in overcoming anxiety in the elderly. Results: This case study shows that inhalation aromatherapy is effective in reducing anxiety levels in the elderly. After 3 days of intervention, there was a decrease in anxiety levels in the five participants who met the inclusion criteria. These results indicate that aromatherapy can be an effective alternative non-pharmacological treatment to reduce anxiety in the elderly. What's more, this method can be easily implemented, is relatively inexpensive, and has minimal side effects compared to pharmacological drugs. Conclusion Aromatherapy can be used as an effective treatment option for reducing anxiety levels in the elderly. However, larger studies with larger samples and tighter controls are needed to validate these findings.
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