ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hypertension is a condition where systolic and diastolic blood pressure has
exceeded the normal limit (>120/80 mmHg). Complications of hypertension include the heart
failing to pump blood, swelling of the body, shortness of breath, kidney failure and rupture of

blood vessels. Management of hypertension can be done pharmacologically and non-
pharmacologically. Non-pharmacological methods are simple with the help of relaxation

therapy. Finger grip relaxation therapy has a significant correlation with reducing blood
pressure. Objective: to determine the effect of applying finger-held relaxation therapy on
reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Method: This research uses a case study with
a nursing care approach based on evidence based practice. There were 2 respondents in this
study who were given finger-hold relaxation therapy intervention. Results: The average blood
pressure value before the intervention was given was systolic (197.2 mmHg) and diastolic (106.8
mmHg). The average blood pressure after intervention was systolic (192.8 mmHg) and diastolic
(97.8 mmHg). Conclusion: finger grip relaxation therapy is effective in reducing blood pressure.

Keywords: Finger Hold Relaxation Therapy, Hypertension, Blood Pressure