Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

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The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Reduction of Pain Level Among Post Caesarean Section Mother at Cibabat Hospital, Indonesia

Post cesarean section client is suffered of pain due to operative trauma and after pain. The cause of pain can not be eliminated. However, the sensation of the pain state can be reduced by pain management. The pain management is not only pharmacological remedy but also non pharmacological treatment. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of Benson Relaxation technique on pain intensity among mother with post cesarean section. Design of the study was quasi experiment with pre and post test design. The study was conducted at Cibabat hospital. The sample of each group was 30 of post cesarean section mothers with quota sampling based on criterion. The Benson relaxation technique was mix between relaxation and faith philosophical factor or religion. The focus of this relaxation was at certain word that has a meaning in order to make it calm for the client. This technique was saying several times with regular rhythm of surrender feeling. The Benson relaxation was given along 4 days every 12 hours for 10 minutes. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to measure the pain intensity. Those instruments were applied before and after intervention. The result of the study showed that the mean of pain before intervention was 4.97 cm. It was decreased to 2.63 cm. The study found a significantly different comparing of pain intensity before and after intervention (p = 0,000). Conclusion: The Benson relaxation can reduce the pain intensity state among client with cesarean section. The researcher recommend for health services institution especially maternity department can use the Benson relaxation technique as a standard operational procedure of non pharmacological pain management among mothers with post cesarean section.