Abstract :
Hypertension is a condition when blood pressure in blood vessels increases chronically
with systolic and diastolic numbers showing numbers more than 140/90 mmHg, this occurs
because the heart works harder in pumping blood to meet the body's oxygen and nutrient
needs. Hypertension that is not treated immediately can interfere with the function of other
organs, especially vital organs such as the heart and kidneys. Hypertension can be
controlled through pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques. One of the nonpharmacological measures that can control blood pressure is the finger grip relaxation
technique. The finger-grip relaxation technique is a simple relaxation technique with a
touch of the hand that involves breathing to balance the energy in the body. The purpose
of the application of finger holding relaxation is to cause a sense of comfort and relaxation
and can reduce heart rate, respiratory frequency and blood pressure in hypertensive
patients. This application method involves observation and interviews, with one participant
who has been diagnosed with hypertension. This finger holding relaxation therapy was
carried out for 3 days in 3 meetings with a duration of 15-30 minutes. The results of the
application of finger grip relaxation show a significant decrease in blood pressure in
controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients, on the first day before application
189/100 mmHg after being done to 174/100 mmHg, on the second day before being done
160/100 mmHg after being done to 155/90 mmHg and on the third day before being done
156/76 mmHg after application the results were 147/96 mmHg. It can be concluded that
there is a significant effect of the application of finger grip relaxation in controlling blood
pressure in hypertensive patients.