TERAPY FOOT MASSAGE WITH OLIVE OIL ON HYPERTENSION PATIENTS WITH INEFFECTIVE PERIPHERAL PERFUSION

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence that can cause serious complications such as stroke and kidney failure if not treated properly. Hypertension management is not only done with pharmacological therapy, but can also be supported through non-pharmacological therapies such as foot massage. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of foot massage using olive oil on improving peripheral perfusion in hypertensive patients in the Mawar Room of RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau Province. The research method used a case study approach with two hypertension patients undergoing antihypertensive therapy. The intervention was carried out for three consecutive days with a massage duration of 15 minutes per session. Blood pressure measurements were taken before and after the intervention. The results showed a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and an improvement in peripheral perfusion signs in the form of increased peripheral pulse, brighter skin color, and better skin turgor after foot massage. The conclusion of this study is that foot massage using olive oil is effective as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention in lowering blood pressure and improving peripheral perfusion in hypertension patients. Recommendation for future research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects of nursing interventions on blood pressure stability, quality of life, and the risk of vascular complications in hypertension patients