What does this research mean for the field?

Combining finger-hold relaxation and Benson relaxation therapy reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To determine the outcomes of combining finger grip relaxation therapy and Benson Therapy on blood pressure levels among hypertensive residents.

October 8, 2026Jurnal Riset Multidisiplin EdukasiOpen Access

Penerapan Pemberian Terapi Relaksasi Genggam Jari Dan Benson Therapy Terhadap Tekanan Darah Di Wilayah Bangunharjo Rw 09 Gandekan

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Case Report. Population: Hypertension (n=2). Intervention: Combination of finger-grip therapy and Benson Therapy. Primary outcome: Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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Key result

Combined finger-grip and Benson relaxation lowers blood pressure by ~35 to 40 mmHg in hypertensive patients.

Why the study?

Hypertension is a chronic cardiovascular disorder with high prevalence in Indonesia, and nonpharmacological therapies like finger grip and Benson Therapy may reduce blood pressure.

Does combined finger grip therapy and Benson Therapy reduce blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension?

Key Points

To determine the outcomes of combining finger grip relaxation therapy and Benson Therapy on blood pressure levels among hypertensive residents.
Conducted a descriptive case study involving two hypertensive respondents (N=2) in Bangunharjo RW 09, Gandekan, Jebres.
Administered the combined relaxation intervention once daily for 3 consecutive days.
Measured blood pressure before (pre-test) and after (post-test) each intervention session using a sphygmomanometer.
Participant Mrs. S demonstrated a blood pressure reduction from 160/85 mmHg (Day 1 pre-test) to 120/80 mmHg (Day 3 post-test).
Participant Mrs. U demonstrated a decrease from 160/90 mmHg (Day 1 pre-test) to 125/85 mmHg (Day 3 post-test).
Observed systolic blood pressure reductions ranged between 5–20 mmHg, shifting hypertension classifications toward milder categories across both participants.

Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=2)

Multicenter

Structured PICO

Does combined finger grip therapy and Benson Therapy reduce blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension?

Population

2 elderly women with hypertension (baseline BP ≥140/90 mmHg) who underwent 3 consecutive days of combination finger-grip and Benson relaxation therapies.

Intervention

Combined finger grip therapy and Benson Therapy for approximately 10 minutes, once daily for 3 consecutive days.

Outcome

Blood pressure measured using a sphygmomanometer before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention.surrogate

A combined non-pharmacological approach of finger grip and Benson Therapy may effectively reduce blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension.

Implication

Should not change hypertension practice; hypothesis-generating for combined relaxation therapies in elderly patients.

Abstract

Latar belakang: Hipertensi merupakan gangguan kardiovaskular kronis dengan prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia, termasuk di wilayah Surakarta. Terapi nonfarmakologis seperti teknik genggam jari dan Benson Therapy berpotensi menurunkan tekanan darah. Tujuan: Mengetahui hasil penerapan kombinasi terapi genggam jari dan Benson Therapy terhadap tekanan darah di wilayah Bangunharjo RW 09 Gandekan, Jebres. Metode: Studi kasus deskriptif dengan dua responden hipertensi yang menerima kombinasi terapi selama 3 hari berturut-turut. Pengukuran tekanan darah dilakukan sebelum (pre-test) dan sesudah (post-test) intervensi menggunakan sphygmomanometer. Hasil: Pada kedua responden terjadi penurunan tekanan darah setelah intervensi. Responden Ny. S menunjukkan penurunan dari 160/85 mmHg (hari 1 pre) menjadi 120/80 mmHg (hari 3 post). Responden Ny. U menurun dari 160/90 mmHg menjadi 125/85 mmHg pada periode yang sama. Perbedaan menunjukkan penurunan sistolik antara 5–20 mmHg dan perubahan klasifikasi hipertensi menuju kategori yang lebih ringan. Kesimpulan: Terdapat perbedaan tekanan darah sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan intervensi kombinasi terapi.

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Nugroho et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Hypertension (n=2). Combination of finger-grip therapy and Benson Therapy was evaluated on Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. A combination of finger-grip and Benson relaxation therapies reduced systolic blood pressure from 160 mmHg to 120-125 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure to 80-85 mmHg over 3 days in two elderly women with hypertension.

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Implication

Should not change hypertension practice; hypothesis-generating for combined relaxation therapies in elderly patients.

Penerapan Pemberian Terapi Relaksasi Genggam Jari Dan Benson Therapy Terhadap Tekanan Darah Di Wilayah Bangunharjo Rw 09 Gandekan

Key Points

Study Design

Structured PICO

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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Penerapan Pemberian Terapi Relaksasi Genggam Jari Dan Benson Therapy Terhadap Tekanan Darah Di Wilayah Bangunharjo Rw 09 Gandekan

Key Points

Study Design

Structured PICO

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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