The Effect Of Benson Relaxation Techniques And Aromatherapy On The Sleep Quality Of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Keywords:
Relaxation, aromatherapy, Sleep disorders, Diabetes MellitusAbstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus patients generally often experience sleep disorders. Several pharmacological interventions are recommended to improve sleep. However, it can causem side effects when used long term. One non-pharmacological therapy for sleep disorders uses Benson relaxation combined with aromatherapy. The Benson relaxation technique is a relaxation technique combined with confidence, and combined with aromatherapy which has a relaxing effect which ultimately affects the quality of sleep.
Objective: To determine the effect of combined Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy on the sleep quality of diabetes mellitus patients.
Method: This research used a quasi experiment with a Pre Test Post Test Control Group Design with a sample size of 30 people. 15 people in the control group and 15 people in the intervention group. Sampling in this research used purposive sampling technique. In this study, the inclusion criteria were, patients with diabetes, willing to be respondents, willing to take part in Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy from start to finish, and had no allergies to lavender aromatherapy. For exclusion criteria, namely, patients with decreased consciousness, patients with impaired nasal function/sense of smell, patients refusing to continue the study.
Results: The results of this study showed that there was no difference in sleep quality before and after Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy in the control group and there was a difference in sleep quality before and after Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy in the intervention group. Meanwhile, there were differences in the quality of sleep in patients after Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy in the control group and intervention group.
Conclusion: There is a significant effect of the combination of Benson relaxation therapy and aromatherapy on the sleep quality of diabetes mellitus patients.
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