APPLICATION OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION IN CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ROOM OF TULIP ARIFIN ACHMAD HOSPITAL, RIAU

Abstract

Cervical cancer is a condition in women in which cancer develops in the cervix, one part of the uterus. Cervical cancer often causes various complaints, one of which is pain. Preliminary studies conducted on patients show that 60% of cervical cancer patients experience pain. Pain management interventions for cervical cancer pain not only use pharmacology but can also use non-pharmacological methods such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the application of Progressive Muscle Relaxation in cervical cancer patients with chronic pain. Methods: The Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) practice applied is Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy for cervical cancer patients. The study sample consisted of 2 patients experiencing cervical cancer pain. The intervention was conducted over 3 days, from July 10-12, 2025, with 1-2 sessions per day. The data analysis technique used in this EBN practice was comparative descriptive analysis, which involved describing the results of pre-test and post-test evaluations using a Numerical Rating Scale. Results: The results of the 3-day PMR therapy implementation showed a decrease in the pain scale in the first patient from 6 to 3. Meanwhile, in the second patient, the pain scale decreased from 5 to 2. The pain problem was resolved after PMR therapy was administered. It is hoped that PMR therapy can be used by nurses to manage pain in cervical cancer patients.