Abstract :
Gastritis, commonly known as "stomachache," is an inflammation of the stomach
lining caused by factors such as irritation, infection, irregular eating patterns, and
excessive coffee consumption. Data from the Sukabumi City Health Office in 2019
showed that the percentage of gastritis cases in Sukabumi City reached 5%, with a
total of 23,234 cases, making it the seventh most prevalent disease out of the top 20
major diseases in the city. Gastritis can be managed through pharmacological and
non-pharmacological therapies, such as the application of deep breathing
relaxation techniques. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
applying deep breathing relaxation technique in reducing pain intensity among
patients with acute gastritis in the H. M Muraz Ward, 3rd Floor, R. Syamsudin, S.H
Regional General Hospital, Sukabumi City. This research employed observation
and interviews with one participant diagnosed with acute gastritis. The participant
underwent three sessions of deep breathing relaxation technique routinely for three
consecutive days, with each session lasting 15 minutes. The patient's pain intensity
was measured before and after the intervention using a numerical rating scale
(NRS). The data were analyzed and a significant decrease in pain intensity was
found after the application of deep breathing relaxation technique. These findings
indicate that the application of deep breathing relaxation technique is effective in
reducing pain intensity among patients with acute gastritis. The discovery
highlights the potential benefits of non-pharmacological interventions, such as
deep breathing relaxation technique, in managing symptoms related to gastritis. By
reducing pain intensity, this technique can improve the quality of life for patients
and provide an effective alternative in the management of acute gastritis. The
results of this study can serve as a basis for implementing deep breathing relaxation
technique as part of a holistic treatment approach for gastritis patients.