EDUKASI RELAKSASI GUIDED IMAGERY KEPADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI POSYANDU LANSIA RW 5 LEDUG BANYUMAS

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Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang banyak dialami oleh lansia dan dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya komplikasi kardiovaskular. Selain terapi farmakologis, diperlukan upaya nonfarmakologis untuk membantu mengendalikan tekanan darah, salah satunya melalui teknik relaksasi guided imagery. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan penderita hipertensi mengenai teknik relaksasi guided imagery sebagai metode pendukung dalam pengelolaan hipertensi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Posyandu Lansia RW 5 Ledug Banyumas melalui penyuluhan kesehatan dan demonstrasi teknik guided imagery. Materi yang diberikan meliputi pengertian hipertensi, faktor risiko, pencegahan komplikasi, serta langkah-langkah pelaksanaan guided imagery. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui tanya jawab dan observasi terhadap partisipasi peserta selama kegiatan berlangsung. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta mengikuti kegiatan dengan antusias dan mampu memahami manfaat serta mempraktikkan teknik guided imagery secara mandiri setelah mendapatkan edukasi. Kegiatan ini meningkatkan pemahaman peserta mengenai pentingnya pengelolaan hipertensi melalui pendekatan nonfarmakologis. Dengan demikian, edukasi relaksasi guided imagery dapat menjadi salah satu strategi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan penderita hipertensi dalam mendukung pengendalian tekanan darah dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup.

Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. In addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological approaches are needed to support blood pressure control, one of which is guided imagery relaxation. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge of individuals with hypertension regarding guided imagery relaxation as a supportive method for hypertension management. The activity was conducted at the Elderly Integrated Health Post (Posyandu Lansia) RW 5 Ledug, Banyumas through health education sessions and guided imagery demonstrations. Educational materials included information on hypertension, risk factors, complication prevention, and guided imagery procedures. Evaluation was carried out through question-and-answer sessions and observation of participant involvement during the activity. The results showed that participants were highly engaged and were able to understand the benefits of guided imagery as well as practice the technique independently after receiving the education. The activity enhanced participants' understanding of the importance of non-pharmacological approaches in hypertension management. Therefore, guided imagery relaxation education can serve as an effective strategy to improve the knowledge and skills of individuals with hypertension in supporting blood pressure control and enhancing quality of life.