Application of Deep Breathing Exercise Technique to Reduce Pain Intensity in Postoperative Patients in the Operating Room

Rizky eka Putri; Novia Wulansari; Wasis Widodo

Authors

Rizky eka Putri Institut Kesehatan dan Bisnis Annisa
Novia Wulansari Institut Kesehatan dan Bisnis Annisa
Wasis Widodo Institut Kesehatan dan Bisnis Annisa

Keywords:

pain, deep breathing exercise, post surgery , case study

Abstract

Abstract
Background: Surgery is the process of healing diseases by cutting, slicing or cutting a diseased limb. Pain in postoperative patients if left untreated will cause new problems and slow healing. Deep breathing exercise is a non-pharmacological therapy to relieve the pain experienced by the patient. Appendicitis can occur due to various factors that cause rupture of the intestinal lumen or obstruction, if left untreated, it will be a dangerous complication for sufferers. The aims to identify non pharmacological nursing measures of deep breathing exercise in patients with postoperative pain nursing problems.
Methods: This case study is a descriptive case study, which is a case study design that systematically and accurately describes a situation or population area that is factual.
Results: After being given deep breathing exercise therapy for 3 days independently and guided by the
researcher, respondent 1 experienced a decrease in pain scale 6 to 2 and respondent 2 experienced a
decrease in pain scale of 5 to 1.
Conclusions: The results of observations made on both respondents in the administration of nonpharmacological deep breathing exercise therapy can reduce the intensity of moderate to mild pain scale in postoperative appendectomy patients.

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